Chinese president meets with leader of Mauritian Militant Movement

He said exchanges between parties play an important role in bilateral ties, noting that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has established friendly relations with the main parties of Mauritius, and that such interaction has greatly promoted bilateral ties, and enhanced understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

The CPC is willing to deepen cooperation with the various parties of Mauritius on the basis of independence, equality, mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, in order to push bilateral ties forward, he added.

For his part, Berenger hailed Hu's visit and expressed admiration for the measures taken by China to fend off the global economic turmoil.

He thanked China for playing an active role in the development of Africa and for the help offered to his country since the two sides established diplomatic ties 37 years ago.

The MMM is willing to enhance cooperation with the CPC, said Berenger, a former prime minister of Mauritius, and vowed his party will support the Mauritian government's adherence to the one-China policy.

Mauritius is the last stop in President Hu's five-nation trip, which earlier took him to Saudi Arabia, Mali, Senegal and Tanzania.

Editor:Liu Anqi