PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Premier, members of the delegation, it is my honor to you to the White House. Your visit reflects the increasing ties of cooperation commerce between our two nations.
America and China share many common interests. We working together in the war on terror. We are fighting to defeat a enemy of order and civilization. We are partners in diplomacy working to meet dangers of the 21st century. We are full members of a world trading that rewards enterprise and lifts nations.
Our two nations seek a Korean Peninsula is stable and at peace. The elimination of North Korea's nuclear programs is to this outcome. Realizing this vision will require the strong cooperation of all Korea's neighbors. I am grateful for China's leadership in hosting the six-party talks are bringing us closer to a peaceful resolution of this issue. And my will continue to work with China as it plays a constructive role in and in the world.
The rapid rise of China's economy is one of great achievements of our time. China's increasing prosperity has brought great benefits to Chinese people and to China's trading partners around the world. We recognize that prosperity's power is to reach in every corner of China, the Chinese government fully integrate into the rules and norms of the international trading and finance .
China has discovered that economic freedom leads to national wealth. The growth of freedom in China provides reason to hope that social, political and religious freedoms grow there, as well. In the long run, these freedoms are indivisible and to national greatness and national dignity.
As our two nations work constructively across of common interest, we are candid about our disagreements. The growing strength and of our relationship allows us to discuss our differences, whether over economic issues, , Tibet, or human rights and religious freedom, in a spirit of mutual understanding respect.
China is a great civilization, a great power, and a great nation. Wen, when my country looks forward to -- my country looks forward to with you as China increasingly takes its place among the leading nations of world.
The United States and China have made great progress in building a that can address the challenges of our time, encourage global prosperity and advance cause of peace. It is my hope that your visit will further that . Welcome, and thank you for coming. (Applause.)
PREMIER WEN: Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, and gentlemen, friends. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for your kind . It is with pleasure that I'm paying an official visit to the United . I have brought with me the sincere greetings and good wishes of the Chinese people to the great American people.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir.
PREMIER WEN: A quarter of a century ago, leaders of our two countries made the decision to establish diplomatic relations, thus opening a new era in China-U.S. relations. the past 25 years, our relations have stood tests of all kinds, moved through twists and turns, and made great progress. Our cooperation in a wide of areas such as counterterrorism, economy, trade and international and regional issues, has safeguarded our mutual interests and promoted peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia region and the world at large.
At present, we are at a crucial of carrying our relationship into the future where we face both opportunities and . The changing situation has continued to add new substance to our relations. The interests of our two peoples and the people across the world require that and the United States step up cooperation, increase mutual trust, and further push the constructive and cooperative bilateral relations. In the final analysis, China-U.S. relations must on improving. It is with this earnest desire that I've come to visit country.
We should view and handle China-U.S. relations in an historic perspective, and strategic foresight and courage. The three Sino-U.S. joint communiqus drawn up by our sides sets the guiding principles for appropriately addressing differences between the two countries, continuing to broaden bilateral exchanges and cooperation. So long as the two sides to strictly abide by the principles as set forth in the three Sino-U.S. communiqus, and boost cooperation, our relationship will keep moving forward steadily. Let us hands to create an even better future for two great countries and the world.
Mr. President, once again, thank you for your warm welcome. (Applause.)