Tang said that in recent years, great changes have taken place in the international situation and domestic situations in China and the four countries. The Chinese government always respects the choice made by the people of different countries and does not interfere in their internal affairs. He explained the position to the leaders of the four countries and they agreed with him. The new leader of Yugoslavia said that the change in the domestic situation in Yugoslavia would not affect the normal development of China-Yugoslavia relations and bilateral relations would not plunge below the best historic level. At the same time, the world is a colorful and diversified one.
All countries differ in terms of history, culture, and national realities.
It is but natural that we have different views with these four countries on certain issues. During the visit, Tang noted that the difference should not become the obstacle to developing bilateral relationships. The two sides concerned should seek common ground while shelving differences, override the gap in terms of social systems, ideology, and value systems, adhere to the Five Principle of Peaceful Coexistence, and promote bilateral relations to develop in a long-term, stable, sound and comprehensive manner. The leaders of the four countries expressed agreement gladly. Tang said that China and the four countries are ready to further expand and strengthen exchanges and cooperation between them in all areas and at all levels.