On the evening of April 26, 2003, President Hu
Jintao talked over phone with US President George W. Bush at
the request of the US side.
During the
conversation, Bush spoke highly of the Chinese government's
extraordinary work in fighting Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS) and said the US side is willing to offer any
possible support and assistance.
Hu said the
Chinese government gives priority to people's health and
life and is stepping up implementation of effective measures
to fight SARS. Noting that SARS is the common enemy of the
human being, Hu said China is ready to strengthen
cooperation with the international community. The Chinese
government is confident in and capable of effectively
containing and winning the fight against SARS after arduous
efforts.
On the Beijing talks on the nuclear
issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK),
Bush expressed his appreciation for China's positive
efforts, saying he agreed to continuing this process to
solve the issue through diplomatic means.
Hu
said the Beijing talks was a good beginning for a peaceful
resolution to the issue and the Chinese side holds that the
non-nuclearization on the Korean peninsula is conducive to
regional peace and stability and conforms to the interests
of all parties. Meanwhile, the security concern of the DPRK
side should also be addressed. While the issue is
complicated, Hu said, ways to solve the issue will be found
so long as all parties have sincerity and continue dialogues
and consultations. The Chinese side will continue making its
own efforts to push for a peaceful resolution to the issue.
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