Camp confrontation is not welcome in today's world and is not conducive to global prosperity, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday, in commenting on the U.S. leader's statement on whether Latin American countries should choose sides between the U.S. and China or not.
"We noticed the relevant reports. Latin American and Caribbean countries are independent sovereign countries. Other countries are in no position to tell them what to do, still less publicly or privately coerce and intimidate them. China has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, openness and inclusiveness, and all-win cooperation in carrying out friendly cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries, effectively enhancing the well-being of the people of both sides," said Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, at a press conference in Beijing.
"The approach of engaging in camp confrontation goes against the historical trend and the general trend of development, and is therefore doomed to fail. We would like to advise the U.S. side that instead of spending time pressuring Latin American countries to take sides, it should do more practical things conducive to regional stability and development," he said.
Camp confrontation runs counter to historical, global development trend: spokesman
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig, the outgoing Sudanese ambassador to China and the newly appointed foreign minister of Sudan, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated Siddig on his assumption of office as Sudanese foreign minister, and expressed appreciation for his contributions to promoting the development of China-Sudan relations during his tenure as ambassador to China.
Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between China and Sudan, Wang called on both sides to implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, promote continuous fruitful results in the bilateral relations, and bring benefits to the two peoples.
China supports Sudan firmly in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and supports Sudan in achieving peace, stability and development at an early date, said Wang, adding that China will continue to provide humanitarian assistance within its own capacity.
Siddig said that Sudan regards China as its most important partner and a trustworthy friend, prioritizes cooperation with China, and will continue to support China firmly in safeguarding its core interests.
As the new foreign minister, he will continue to spare no effort to promote the development of the Sudan-China strategic partnership, and will work collaboratively to implement a series of important global initiatives proposed by China.
Chinese FM meets with new Sudanese counterpart
