| 2007: Foreign ministry spokesman discusses Iraq's economic reconstruction |
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6/29/07 China's foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, recently discussed Iraq's economic reconstruction at a press conference. "China has always actively supported and constructively participated in the reconstruction process of Iraq including providing assistance to it. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, on behalf of the Chinese Government, announced that China will offer a grant of RMB 50 million assistance to Iraq this year on the International Compact with Iraq held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this May. Besides, we would like to largely reduce and write off the debt Iraqi owed to us." "We have helped Iraq to train people specialized in economics, electricity, diplomacy and management. Chinese companies are also willing to participate in Iraq's economic reconstruction." "We hope Iraq can achieve security, stability and development at an early date and the Iraqi people can enjoy stable life as early as possible. China will continue to play a constructive role in the reconstruction process of Iraq with other members of the international community. Source: Iraq Updates |