BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhuanet) -- China and the Republic of Congo have issued a joint communique on the agreements reached by the two nations’ presidents as well as their common desire to promote bilateral ties and expand cooperation in the future. The communique was issued after Friday’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Congolese counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso in Brazzaville.

The communique said the two countries’ relationship meets the interests of the two peoples and has played a positive role in promoting the two countries’ development. The two heads of state pledged to continue to support each other on issues regarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two presidents also agreed to increase trade and investment in various sectors and to step up bilateral people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

The communique also detailed Xi Jinping’s invitation to Denis Sassou Nguesso to visit China, adding that the exact date would be arranged via diplomatic channels.

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Relations between China and the Republic of the Congo are in the interests of the two peoples and have played positive role in promoting both countries’ development.

The two heads of state pledge to continue to support each other on issues of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The two leaders reaffirm their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in key sectors, eg. agriculture, infrastructure and energy.

The two presidents also agree to step up people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

Xi Jinping invites Sassou Nguesso to visit China.

(Source: CNTV.cn)