China and Peru have set a good example of solidarity and cooperation between countries with different systems and cultures, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in his talks with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Lima on Thursday.
Xi arrived in the Peruvian capital earlier in the day to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Boluarte.
"This is my third visit to Peru. Last year we met for the first time in San Francisco and this year you paid a visit to China, so I have met with you, Ms. President, three times within one year. I was strongly touched by the Peruvian people's friendship with the Chinese people and felt warm in my heart as soon as I set foot on the beautiful land of Peru. Both China and Peru are ancient civilizations. The profound accumulation of ancient civilizations has endowed China and Peru with wisdom and broad-mindedness and enabled us to see clearly the direction of history, follow the trend of the times, and persevere in treating each other as equals and pursuing mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual learning, thus setting a good example of solidarity and cooperation between countries with different sizes, systems and cultures," said Xi.
"Your Excellency President Xi Jinping, your visit marks the opening of a new chapter for our bilateral relations that have lasted for 53 years. We have steadfastly maintained the relations through the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership and Belt and Road cooperation. President Xi, your visit symbolizes the bond of friendship and cooperation between us and represents our firm commitment to jointly pursuing prosperity and development," said Boluarte.
Xi praises China-Peru ties as model for solidarity, cross-cultural cooperation
