A file photograph of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. /VCG
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday prolonged condolences to the household of the late former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda.
Fukuda was a Japanese statesman identified for his integrity and sense of accountability, in addition to a longtime buddy of the Chinese folks. He had lengthy been dedicated to the China-Japan friendship and upheld an accurate view of historical past, Xi stated.
During his tenure as prime minister, he signed the fourth political doc between China and Japan with the Chinese facet, setting out vital rules for the event of bilateral relations, Xi stated.
Fukuda additionally served as chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, enjoying an vital function in selling exchanges and cooperation in Asia, Xi stated, noting that China will bear in mind his contributions to China-Japan relations and Asia’s improvement.
Xi additionally expressed the hope that Fukuda’s household would keep it up his legacy and proceed to work for China-Japan friendship.
Xi expressed the hope that Japanese authorities would cherish the efforts of earlier generations of statesmen, abide by the 4 political paperwork between China and Japan, and safeguard the political basis of bilateral relations.
Source: CGTN