Guests from China and Czech attend a reception held by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) to mark the 60th anniversary of China-Czech diplomatic ties in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2009.(Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

   The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) held a reception here Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of China-Czech diplomatic ties.

    Addressing the reception, Li Jianping, vice chairman of the CPAFFC, said China attaches importance to China-Czech relations as the two countries and two peoples enjoy a traditional friendship.

    Li said the two countries should develop the ties in line with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which feature mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.

Guests from China and Czech attend a reception held by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) to mark the 60th anniversary of China-Czech diplomatic ties in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2009. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

    China expects the two countries to further mutual understanding, so as to facilitate the healthy development of bilateral ties, said Li.

    China would like to work together with Czech to reinforce bilateral relations, said Li.

    Ivana Grollova, deputy head of Czech's Embassy in Beijing, said she hoped the Czech-China ties see sound development in the next sixty years.

    About a hundred delegates from various circles of the two countries, including Chinese Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei, attended the reception.