China
Chinese, Malian presidents meet on bilateral ties
China and Mali have enjoyed healthy and steady development of bilateral ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1960. In recent years, bilateral cooperation has been expanded in economy, trade, culture, education and health.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) and Malian President Amadou Toumany Toure (L) review the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 12, 2009.(Xinhua/Ju Peng) |
Two-way trade between China and Mali registered 200 million U.S. dollars in the first 10 months of 2008, up 58 percent over the same period 2007.
Hu, who is on a five-nation tour, flew in from Saudi Arabia, where he had concluded a state visit. He will also visit Senegal, Tanzania and Mauritius.
Editor:Liu Anqi