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China recognizes Libya's rebels

China yesterday officially recognized the National Transition Council of Libya as the ruling authority and representative of the Libyan people.

"China respects the choice of the Libyan people and attaches great importance to the status and the role of the NTC, and has kept in close contact with it," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said in a written statement.

China will work with the NTC to realize a steady and smooth transition and development of bilateral ties, he said.

China hopes that all the treaties and agreements previously signed with Libya could remain effective and be implemented seriously, Ma said.

China has told the NTC of its decision and the NTC leadership said they are "delighted with the result that has long been expected," Ma said.

The NTC attaches great importance to China's status and role, and will strictly abide by all existing treaties and agreements, and firmly adhere to the one-China policy, Ma said, citing a representative of the NTC leadership.



 

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