Chinese, Nigerian presidents hold talks on ties(2)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (4th L) holds talks with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (4th R) in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2013. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

On international and regional cooperation, Xi said the two countries should beef up coordination in the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, so as to safeguard their common interests.

He noted that Africa has a bright future for development, the destiny of China and Africa being bound together.

China will unswervingly carry on the traditional friendship and enhance cooperation with Africa, he vowed, adding that China will always be a reliable friend and partner for Africa.

China will work with African nations, including Nigeria, to comprehensively implement the results of the fifth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, so as to advance the new type of China-Africa strategic partnership, he said.

Jonathan agreed on Xi's suggestions of developing bilateral relations.

He said Nigeria and China enjoy broad common interests and have great potential for cooperation.

Nigeria is committed to developing friendly ties with China and is ready to work with China to improve the cooperative mechanism and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, said Jonathan.

He voiced appreciation for China's long-term support for Africa, saying it has promoted peace, stability and development in the continent.

Nigeria is willing to join hands with China to push for new achievements in Africa-China cooperation, according to Jonathan.

After the talks, the leaders attended the signing ceremony of a number of cooperative documents, covering areas including the economy and trade, finance and culture.

Jonathan is on a state visit to China from July 9 to 12.