Netherlands reiterates one-China policy

The Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot and Defense Minister Henk Kamp on Monday reiterated the Dutch government's One-China policy.

They made the remarks while holding talks with Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan in the Hague.

Cao expressed his appreciation for this stance by the Dutch government, saying that China is willing to make conerted efforts with the Netherlands to further improve bilateral relations.

Cao said that relations between China and the Netherlands should be further promoted on principles of equality and mutual benefit.

Bot and Kamp highly praised the enormous economic achievements of China and the important role China has been playing in international affairs.

The Dutch government has attached great importance to further improvement in bilateral relations, hoping that both countries will try to cooperate in more areas.

Cao arrived here Saturday for a three-day visit to the Netherlands. He is leaving Tuesday for Denmark, last lag of his four-nation tour.