2016年CRI China, Gambia Resume Ties

 

In the communiqué, the Chinese government vowed¹ to support the Gambian government in matters of national sovereignty and economic development. 

The Gambian government pledged to adhere to the one-China policy and recognize the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. 

It has also undertaken not to establish any official relations or engage in any official contact with Taiwan.

China and The Gambia established diplomatic links in 1974. But they were suspended in 1995 after the West African nation shifted towards Taipei. 

The Gambia cut ties with the island government in 2013. 

Speaking to the media on Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi again stated that the one-China principle was a political precondition, and the foundation for China's diplomatic relations. 

He added that bilateral² cooperation would be enhanced in many areas. 

"The two sides both agree to enhance communications at all levels and develop cooperation in six fields including agriculture and forestry³, processing industry and manufacturing, investment and trade, infrastructure⁴, human resources development and humanity."

For her part, the Gambian Foreign Minister Neneh MacDouall Gaye said her country would work with China to promote bilateral cooperation. 

"The People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Gambia realized the need to reestablish the diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level and both country have worked to make this happen based on mutual⁵ respect, mutual benefit and recognition of each other's sovereignty. We have discussed cooperation and we look forward to working with China to make all of these happen." 

McDouall-Gaye also said the Gambia would actively⁶ take part in cooperation, within the framework of the Forum⁷ on China-Africa Cooperation. 

On the same day, the authorities in the Chinese mainland denied the restoration of diplomatic ties was being used as a warning to leaders in Taiwan. 

Foreign Ministry⁸ spokesman Lu Kang.

"The time of when to resume the diplomatic ties was decided⁹ by the two sides. The Gambia and Taiwan had already broken off their so-called diplomatic relations. So today, the restoration of diplomatic ties is not against anyone. We will always adhere to the 'One China' policy and our policy of promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits doesn't change." 

The two countries also agreed to exchange ambassadors and provide necessary assistance for the establishment of embassies and the performance of their respective duties on a reciprocal basis. 

For CRI, this is Li Jianhua.

1 vowed   

起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
• I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。

2 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

3 forestry   

n.森林学；林业

参考例句：

• At present, the Chinese forestry is being at a significant transforming period. 当前, 我国的林业正处于一个重大的转折时期。
• Anhua is one of the key forestry counties in Hunan province. 安化县是湖南省重点林区县之一。

4 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

5 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

6 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

7 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

8 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

9 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。