Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Argentina to continue with cooperative efforts toward boosting the development of both countries when meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the G20 Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
"It gives me great pleasure to meet with you, Mr. President Milei. Since your election as president, we have exchanged letters and messages on many occasions. Last month, you sent a warm congratulatory letter on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in which you said you cherish China-Argentina friendly relations and stand ready to continue your efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation. I appreciate that," Xi said at the meeting.
"I have paid two state visits to Argentina, during which I was left with a deep and beautiful impression. Under your leadership, Mr. President, your country is pushing ahead at full throttle with reforms, economic recovery and national renewal. China supports Argentina in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions. I wish your country every success in its reform efforts," he said.
Reflecting on the progress made by the two countries since the establishment of their diplomatic relationship in 1972, Xi urged closer cooperation between China and Argentina to bolster both nations' developments.
"Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries more than half a century ago, the two sides have always respected each other, treated each other as equals and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results. Bilateral friendly cooperation in various fields has benefited the two peoples. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Argentina comprehensive strategic partnership. Bilateral relations are at an important juncture of building on past achievements and forging ahead. China treasures the traditional friendship between the two peoples and attaches great importance to developing relations with Argentina. I am willing to work with you to maintain and steer the direction of China-Argentina relations and promote the sustained and steady development of the China-Argentina comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to better support the developments of our respective countries, and bring more benefits to the two peoples," said the Chinese president.
Xi calls for sustained partnership to boost development of China, Argentina
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's external affairs minister, held talks on improving bilateral relations in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the successful meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan not long ago and the restart of China-India relations are in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples, the expectations of Global South countries and the right direction of history.
The two sides should implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, respect each other's core interests, enhance mutual trust through dialogue and communication, handle differences properly with sincerity and integrity, and bring the bilateral relationship back on the track of stable and sound development at an early date, Wang said.
The two sides should send more positive signals and engage in actions that facilitate bilateral exchanges, enhance mutual trust and reduce suspicion, and carry out more cooperation and reduce attrition, Wang said.
The two sides should strive to make practical progress in such issues as resuming direct flights, exchanging journalists and easing visa procedures as soon as possible, he said.
Noting that next year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and India, Wang said the two sides should plan commemorative activities, and encourage exchanges and visits in various fields and at different levels to enhance understanding and mutual trust.
Wang said China and India, as two neighboring major developing countries, have more common interests than differences, and they should view each other's development as an opportunity and work together to achieve common development and rejuvenation, which will help safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and contribute to global multipolarity.
Both China and India adhere to a non-aligned foreign policy and multilateralism, and support the democratization of international relations, Wang said, adding that the two countries should continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs and further develop mechanisms such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
For his part, Jaishankar said during the BRICS Summit in Kazan, leaders of both countries reached a consensus on promoting the stable development of India-China relations, and expressed satisfaction with the progress made to implement the leaders' consensus.
India hopes to restart relevant dialogue mechanisms swiftly and maintain the momentum for improving and developing bilateral relations through strengthened communication, he said.
The consensus between India and China far outweighs the differences. Both sides should view bilateral relations from a strategic perspective, properly handle relevant issues with a more positive attitude, and not let specific disagreement dominate bilateral ties, he added.
Jaishankar said the Indian side is willing to take the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year as an opportunity to push forward India-China relations.
As key players in international affairs, both countries demonstrate the potential for cooperation, Jaishankar said, adding that India opposes unilateralism, rejects military alliances, supports the democratization of international relations and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China within multilateral platforms like the G20 and BRICS.
Chinese, Indian FMs meet on bilateral ties
Chinese, Indian FMs meet on bilateral ties
Chinese, Indian FMs meet on bilateral ties
