China looks forward to Mubarak's visit

Chinese Ambassador in Cairo Liu Xiao Ning said that his country is looking forward to the projected visit of President Hosni Mubarak, due to start in January or February next year.

Liu highlighted the strong communications and deeply rooted relations binding Mubarak and Jiang.

During the Chinese Ambassador's meeting with members of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, he stressed that both Egypt and China believe in the necessity of combating terrorism.

Statement to this end was made by Chairman of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Ibrahim Shaker.

He also reflected his country's interest in the Palestinian cause and said that the Chinese officials are sympathizing with the Palestinian people.

Liu ruled out that there are any offences taking place against Muslims in west China. He also denied that death sentences have been handed down on any Muslims in these areas. He said these reports are bare of truth.

Shaker as well said the Chinese Ambassador held an expanded session of dialogue during which the two sides agreed on the necessity of developing the two countries' relations and the importance of setting up joint ventures for the sake of realizing the two countries' interests.