Chinese president meets with leader of Mauritian Militant Movement

Secondly, China and Mauritius share common interests, said Hu. He added that both countries face the tasks to develop the economy and improve people's lives, and share a strong desire for cooperation.

Thirdly, the sound development of bilateral ties should be attributed to the importance attached by both sides to the relations, he said.

Hu praised the friendly policies pursed by main Mauritian parties toward China and their efforts to further improve Sino-Mauritian relations, saying such steps showcase the fact that friendship toward China is deeply rooted in the hearts of Mauritians and developing relations with China is a consensus shared by both ruling and opposition parties in Mauritius.

The president stressed that China has always attached importance to the development of bilateral relations with Mauritius, and is ready to work concertedly with the ruling and opposition parties of Mauritius to deepen friendship, enhance mutually beneficial cooperation and boost common development, so as to bring bilateral relations to a new high.

Hu also pledged to work with Mauritius in the face of the global financial crisis to safeguard the country's stability and prosperity.