China, Ireland agree on deepening bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern agreed on deepening bilateral cooperation on Friday.

"Li and Ahern exchanged views on China-Ireland relations and regional and international issues of common concern," according to a statement from China's Foreign Ministry.

After an hour-long talks, they agreed to make joint efforts to enhance friendly and mutually-beneficial cooperation, the statement said.

Ahern reaffirmed Ireland would adhere to the one-China policy.

Source: Xinhua