Chinese, Tanzanian presidents vow to boost friendly ties and cooperation

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China will encourage businesses with strong capacities to invest in Zanzibar, and support efforts by the Zanzibar government to promote economic and social development and improve the livelihood of its people.

Karume said Zanzibar values its relations with China and appreciates its assistance in public health, education and culture.

Inspired by China's achievements, Zanzibar would like to learn from China and boost bilateral pragmatic cooperation in economy, trade, tourism and infrastructure.

The Chinese President also took time off to meet the press.

Chinese president Hu Jintao said, "The global financial crisis keeps spreading. It has brought difficulties to the economic development in China and African countries. As a sincere friend of Africa, China will actively support Africa to develop its economy and improve living standards. We would like to work together with African countries to tide the difficulties. The Chinese government will implement the assistance measures announced at the China-Africa Cooperation Forum in Beijing on time to strengthen the pragmatic China-Africa cooperation and push forward the new China-Africa strategic relations."

While answering a question from Tanzania's state broadcaster, Hu Jintao said China-Tanzania ties have developed in a sound and smooth way since the two countries forged diplomatic ties in 1964.

The Chinese leader expressed beliefs over the prospects of bilateral relations.

Editor:Liu Anqi