8, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met in Beijing to attend the fifth China-Japan Friendship 21st Century Committee for the first meeting of members from both sides.
Yang Jiechi said that China and Japan are close neighbors, are also big countries with important influence. Good-neighborly friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation not only conforms to our respective fundamental interests, but also conducive to Asia and the world peace and prosperity. In recent years, Sino-Japanese relations continue to improve and develop the two sides are committed to build a comprehensive strategic and mutually beneficial relationship. Hope that the new 21st Century Committee for China-Japan Friendship in promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries to make greater contributions. Chinese Foreign Ministry will strongly support the Committee’s work.
Japan’s chief member of the West Taizo said that Japan is willing to members of a Chinese colleagues to promote Japan-China friendly and cooperative in offering positive suggestions.