A reception was held in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of establishment of the China-Jamaica diplomatic relations.

 

Addressing the occasion, Li Xiaolin, vice-president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said China and Jamaica have same or similar views on international affairs.

 

"With traditional friendship and common goal, I'm confident that the friendly cooperation between China and Jamaica will bear more fruitful results in the future," Li said.

 

 

Jamaican ambassador to China Wayne McCook

 

Jamaican ambassador to China Wayne McCook said both countries had frequent high-level visits in recent years and conducted exchanges in international affairs, economy and sports.

 

The 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties is a milestone in the development of bilateral relations, he added.

 

Gu Xiulian, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, attended the reception and met with McCook before the reception.

 

The two countries forged diplomatic ties on Nov. 21, 1972.

 

(Xinhua News Agency November 22, 2007)