China hopes sincerely to strengthen cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS) and comprehensively promote the friendly cooperation with all OAS members in all fields.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao made the remarks Thursday in response to a question on China's goal to become an observer of the OAS, whose members all agreed to accept China as its sixth permanent observer on Wednesday.

The OAS is the most important political organization in the western hemisphere, and plays an active and important role in maintaining regional stability and security, promoting peace and development, and boosting unification, Liu said.

The Chinese government attaches importance to the role of the OAS, he said.

The cooperation between China and American nations in political, economic, social, culture and other areas have seen rapid expansion and enjoy a bright future.

"We are delighted with the decision and would like to thank all nations who supported China's application," he said.

The Chinese side is willing to take concrete actions for further enhancing cooperation with all American nations for common development, he said.

Source: Xinhua