China to promote relations with Armenia: FM

China is willing to make concerted efforts with Armenia to promote bilateral relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in Beijing Monday.

Li said at a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Vardan Oskanyan that China and Armenia enjoy smooth development of bilateral ties, with close political relations and gradual expansion of economic cooperation and trade.

China appreciates Armenia's firm adherence to the one-China policy, Li said.

Oskanyan said his country attaches importance to developing relations with China, thanking China for helping Armenia in economic and social development.

Armenia is ready to enhance cooperation with China in such fields as economy, culture and education, he said.

Oskanyan said it will, as always, firmly stick to the one-China policy and support China's peaceful reunification.

The two ministers also exchanged views on situation in Transcaucasia region, where Armenia is located, situation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the United Nations reforms.

Oskanyan arrived here Monday on an official visit to China as guest of Li.

Source: Xinhua