China considers aid to RI

Tue, 16 Dec 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen said
yesterday that China was still considering financial assistance
to Indonesia following similar aid extended to Thailand.

Speaking at an ASEAN business conference, Qian said China was
"very much concerned" by the plight of Southeast Asia.

"China sympathizes with the efforts made by Southeast Asian
countries to overcome the economic crisis," he said.

"China has contributed its share to IMF packages. It is now
considering financial assistance within the bilateral framework.
We have already provided to Thailand and we are now thinking of
providing to Indonesia."

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