Improved Sino-Sao Tomean ties seen to follow trend

The resumption of diplomatic ties between China and the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe has complied with the trend of the times, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, calling for more cooperation in all areas to benefit the people of both sides.

While meeting with Patrice Trovoada, prime minister of Sao Tome and Principe, who is on a six-day official visit to China that began on Wednesday, Xi said the two countries' ties have opened a new chapter.

China is willing to push forward the establishment of a comprehensive cooperation partnership based on equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, he added.