The cooperation between China and Latin America is widely welcomed and recognized by the countries in the region, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Friday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a media query at a regular press briefing in Beijing.
"China has always upheld the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, openness and inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, and is committed to developing friendly and cooperative relations with Latin American countries without attaching any conditions, targeting any third party, or competing with any country for influence. As independent sovereign countries, Latin American countries have the right and ability to independently choose their own development path and cooperation partners. China-Latin America cooperation has delivered tangible benefits to the economic and social development of countries in the region, garnering widespread welcome and recognition. The Chancay Port project I just mentioned serves as a vivid example," said Lin.
The Chancay Port is located 80 kilometers north of Peru's capital, Lima, and is a key project under the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Peru. After the port's opening, the shipping time between China and Peru will be reduced to 23 days for an one-way trip, cutting logistics costs by more than 20 percent. The port will also create over 8,000 direct job opportunities annually for Peru.
China-Latin America cooperation welcomed, recognized by countries in region: spokesman
