From IDU OKECHUKWU, Abuja

In his extensive speech which was mainly linked to a programme of action designed to bring economic development to Africa, Jintao said that as a communist nation, China still has much to be desired in view of its teeming population.
The communist president said that promoting bi-lateral relationship with Africa remains his uppermost priority, stating categorically, economic development is of great importance to stable and good health, education for all etc.
How to achieve this, he said, global security is another area of great concerned.
He, however, said that his people would throw their weight in support of the nation’s bid for the offer.
The president also pointed out that since Africa is a market potential, his people will do all it could in trying to bring development to their neighbouring countries.
According to him, China is already preparing for a joint summit of African countries with China in the Chinese capital, Beijing come November 2006.