China-US high-level talks benefits bilateral ties: FM Spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in Beijing Tuesday that the upcoming China-US high-level talks will be beneficial to the steady and healthy development of bilateral relations.

The US State Department announced last Friday that the United States and China had agreed to hold regular senior-level talks on a range of political and economic issues.

The talks between the world's two influential countries of China and the United States on some important issues of common interests will help increase understanding, enhance mutual trust and expand cooperation, said Qin at a regular press conference.

The agreement on the talks was reached during Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice's visit to Beijing last month, according to the State Department.

"The heads of state of the two countries reached a consensus on developing constructive cooperation between China and the United States in Chile last year, and agreed to enhance strategic dialogue," said Qin.

The spokesman said China attaches importance to its dialogue with the United States and the two countries are holding consultations on some specific issues.