The Chinese government attaches considerable importance to international cooperation in the fight against corruption, and is willing to do more in this regard, said a senior legislator in Beijing on Monday.

 

Gu Xiulian, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said China is willing to carry out anti-corruption exchanges and cooperation with other countries, regions and international organizations on the basis of equality and mutual respect.

 

"China is willing to learn from others' experience, as this will help us fight corruption more effectively," Gu said when meeting with a delegation from the Ethiopian Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission led by Chairman Ali Sulaiman.

 

Gu added that the Chinese government is committed to social development, social fairness and justice and so had devoted significant resources to the fight against corruption.

 

Ali spoke highly of the efforts made by the Chinese government in this field and its achievements. He said he hoped the two sides would be able to cooperate further on anti-corruption in the future and learn from each other, thereby further developing China-Ethiopia relations.

 

At the invitation of the Chinese Ministry of Supervision, the delegation is paying a working visit to China.

 

(Xinhua News Agency September 4, 2006)