China will mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Chile by deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and sharing development opportunities with the country, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in his meeting with Chilean President Gabriel Boric in Lima, Peru on Friday.
Xi met with Boric on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, which is being held Friday to Saturday.
"This is the third meeting between us. From Bangkok, to Beijing, to Lima, every meeting is very pleasant. I appreciate that you attach great importance to developing relations with China and actively advance the China-Chile comprehensive strategic partnership. Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China. For more than half a century, the two sides have always firmly supported each other in core interests and major concerns, and supported and cooperated with each other for mutual benefit in respective national development," said Xi.
"History and practice have proved that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Chile are always good friends that trust each other, and good partners for win-win cooperation. Next year will mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. China is ready to take it as an opportunity to work with Chile to further strengthen strategic communication, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, share development opportunities and pursue new achievements in practical cooperation through high-level political mutual trust, so as to better benefit the two peoples and promote the building of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future," he said.
China ready to share development opportunities with Chile: Xi
China ready to share development opportunities with Chile: Xi
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized his positive ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying it is built on unity, trust, and mutual respect.
In a recent interview with China Media Group (CMG), President Lula highlighted the harmonious relations between himself and President Xi who will visit Brazil in a few days. He noted that both of them are committed to building a more just world and driving global progress and prosperity.
"During my visit to China, I was warmly welcomed in a way I don't often experience. (This time) I hope to return the kindness and warmth that President Xi had shown me and the Brazilian delegation before. President Xi and I have built a strong relationship of trust, as have our two countries. Both of us are committed to building a more just world, and we recognize that by strengthening our strategic partnership, we can contribute to the development of both China and Brazil, while also advancing global progress. If the world remains in hardship, we cannot prosper alone. My relationship with President Xi is based on unity, trust, and mutual respect, and I believe he shares the same view of Brazil. We must seize this historic moment to continue the growth of China and Brazil. Meanwhile, we can help other nations. China and Brazil can support Africa's development and promote prosperity in Latin America," said Lula.
The 19th G20 Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro from Nov 18 to 19, and President Xi will attend the event and pay a state visit to Brazil from Nov 17 to 21, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
During his visit, Xi will hold talks with Lula to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, the ministry said.
Brazilian President highlights positive relationship with President Xi
Brazilian President highlights positive relationship with President Xi
