On August 27, 2001, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and Camara Hadja Mahawa Bangoura, Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation at the President's Office of the Republic of Guinea held talks at the Foreign Ministry building. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern.

Tang said that over the past more than 40 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties, the bilateral relationship has maintained a healthy and stable development, with sincere and fruitful cooperation carried out in various fields. In international affairs, the two countries have always supported each other and carried out close cooperation. He expressed appreciation and thanks to the Guinean government's long-standing stance in adhering to the one-China principle and its unswerving support to China's great cause of reunification. He pointed out that the Chinese government pays special attention to the Sino-Guinean relations. He expressed the belief that with efforts from both sides, the Sino-Guinean friendly cooperative relations and the traditional friendship will surely step into a new stage in the new century.

Bangoura said that Guinea was the first of the African countries south of Sahara which have established diplomatic relations with China, and the two countries have ever since maintained good relationship. Guinea is grateful for the valuable support it has received over the past years from the Chinese government and people. She reiterated that the Guinean government will continue to adhere to the one-China policy, and will make best possible efforts to promote the development of bilateral relations. She also expressed appreciation for China's success in hosting the Sino-African Forum of Cooperation last year, saying that the forum will bring Sino-African relations to a new stage.