Sincerity and equality boost friendship

DAKAR: A period of sincerity and equality has been the key to improving ties between China and several nations in Africa, including Senegal, said President Hu Jintao on Saturday.

In talks with Senegalese Senate Speaker Pape Diop and President of the National Assembly Mamadou Seck, Hu said the country would work to strengthen the bonds already established through trust and better coordination.

He said the Beijing Summit of China-Africa Cooperation Forum ushered in a new era for cooperation, attributing its success so far to sincerity, friendliness and equality. He noted that China had never imposed its views on Africa, nor set any political conditions for its aid to the continent.