Quotable quotes from Chinese leaders´ foreign tours

Source: Xinhua | 02-18-2009 10:32

BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are notable quotes made during Chinese President Hu Jintao's just-concluded five-nation "journey of friendship and cooperation" and Vice President Xi Jinping's ongoing six-nation trip:

PORT LOUIS -- "Sino-Mauritian relations have been developing ina healthy and steady manner, and this should firstly be attributed to the sound foundation of bilateral ties." -- Hu

"Despite difficulties in our own economy at home, China will continue to offer assistance to Africa within the realms of our capabilities ... We have committed to expanding trade and mutual investment with Africa on a basis of equality and mutual benefit."-- Hu

"The traditional form of martial art has a greater role than just building up bodies ... Through Taiji, you can learn about Chinese culture, and more importantly it promotes friendship." -- Hu

"Learning Chinese will pave the way for better exchanges between Chinese and Mauritian people." -- Hu

"Hu's visit would surely consolidate and enhance the friendly relations between the two nations." -- Mauritian President Anerood Jugnauth

"We are pitching Mauritius as a platform, a value added service platform between the two continents." -- Raju Jaddu, chairman of the Mauritian Board of Investment