Sound Sino-Australian Relations Serve the People

A good Sino-Australian relationship serves the fundamental interests of the people of both countries, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said while meeting with visiting Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Bob Carr on Monday.

Yang said bilateral relations have witnessed considerable development since they were first established in 1972.

China and Australia should maintain a spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, improve strategic mutual trust and expand practical cooperation so as to promote their bilateral comprehensive cooperative relationship, Yang said.

(Source: Xinhua)