CRI听力:China-funded Palestinian Foreign Ministry Building Delivered

With Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looking on, the new Palestinian Foreign Ministry building in the West Bank city of Ramallah, funded by a full grant from China, was officially delivered on Friday.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki says China's support on the building is appreciated.

"We are proud of the relationship that has existed between China and Palestine over the years, and we're also happy that China is also contributing in the building of the Palestinian institutions towards the statehood. This is really a reflection of exactly how China would like to contribute and to be present in the future of the Palestinian people."

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang says the new building will not only be a landmark in Ramallah, but also a landmark of China-Palestine friendship.

"China consistently supports the Palestinians in their pursuit of the righteous cause of recovering their legitimate national rights. China also sincerely supports Palestine to enhance its economy, people's livelihood and capacity building. China would like to continue with the assistance it can offer to help Palestine realize its economic independence and sustainable development as soon as possible."

The Chinese government has now granted the Palestinian authority another grant, the equivalent of 30 million yuan or 4.7 million US dollars.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas highly appreciates the historical friendship between China and Palestine.

"China has always supported the Palestinian people to realize freedom and independence. We highly appreciate the support China offers to Palestine on political, diplomatic and investment aspects. The Palestinian government and people thank China for everything you have done for Palestine."

Wang Yang visited Israel and Palestine from Wednesday to Friday, and met with both Israeli and Palestinian presidents and prime ministers.

For CRI, I'm Niu Honglin