China aims for stronger energy ties with GCC

09-09-04

China will work to strengthen co-operation with the GCC in the field of energy, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said.


"We will work together to deepen our cooperation in the field of energy," Li said after a meeting with the head of the council.

Li acknowledged discussing the issue of high oil prices with Saudi officials. GCC secretary general Abdulrahman Al Attiyah said the oil-producing member states were ready to supply China with needed oil and gas "within the strategic partnership" between the two parties.


Li also said China would like to participate in the process of reconstruction in Iraq, saying his country pledged to provide aid to the Iraqi people.

He said China believes the Iraqi people should be able "to make decisions independently soon," stressing that the United Nations "should play an important role" in Iraq.


China and Saudi Arabia agreed to hold regular political consultations. China's energy needs have soared as its economy has taken off.

 

Source: Gulf Daily News