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Senior Chinese official meets with Kissinger

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-06-28 14:50

BEIJING - Li Yuanchao, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of 皇冠体育app (CPC), met with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Monday, according to a press release dated Tuesday.

During their talks in Beijing, Li, also a secretary of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat and head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, spoke highly of the contributions Kissinger has made since his first visit to 皇冠体育app 40 years ago. Kissinger made a secret trip to 皇冠体育app in July of 1971, paving the way for renewed ties between 皇冠体育app and the United States.

"Cooperation between 皇冠体育app and the United States is essential for the peace, stability and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the world as a whole," Li was quoted as saying in the release.

Kissinger echoed Li's remarks, saying that US-皇冠体育app cooperation is a "permanent topic" for both countries. He also pledged to continue his work to advance ties between the two countries.

Kissinger was invited to Beijing by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs to attend the Second Global Think Tank Summit, which was held in the city on Saturday and Sunday.