China, Kuwait sign agreements to step up ties

Source: Xinhua | 05-11-2009 08:19

BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China and Kuwait signed five agreements here on Sunday in an effort to further the bilateral relations to a higher level.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and visiting Kuwaiti Emir  Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah review the guard of  honor during a welcome ceremony in Beijing, capital of  China, on May 10, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

The agreements covered fields of energy, finance, telecommunication, transportation and education, according a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

However, the press release does not give details about the agreements, only emphasizing they are among the positive steps to push foreword the bilateral relations.

Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah witnessed the signing ceremony after they conferred on the bilateral ties and other issues of common concern.

During the talks, Hu highlighted the growth of the relations since the two countries forged diplomatic 38 years ago and offered a three-point proposal to cement the bilateral cooperation in the various fields.