BEIJING: China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping says.
The two countries should deliver on cooperation projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance and other sectors, and explore cooperation in areas including the digital economy, green development, new energy and artificial intelligence, Xi said when holding talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing on Tuesday.
Xi invited Noboa to China on a state visit from August 16 to 23.
Noting this year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership, Xi said no matter how the international landscape changes, China had always viewed China-Ecuador relations from a strategic and long-term perspective.
China stood ready to work with Ecuador to elevate bilateral relations to new heights and deliver greater benefits to the people of both countries, he said.
Xi said China respected and supported Ecuador in exploring a development path that suited its national conditions.
China was willing to intensify exchanges between the two countries across various sectors, including governments, legislatures and political parties, and enhance experience sharing on governance, he added.
The Chinese president encouraged both sides to continue unlocking the potential of the free trade agreement so that its dividends could benefit more businesses and consumers.
He expressed China’s willingness to cooperate with Ecuador in areas such as healthcare, poverty alleviation, disaster prevention and mitigation, in support of Ecuador’s national development.
Calling China an important partner and friend of Ecuador, Noboa said bilateral relations had entered a new phase, delivering tangible benefits to both countries.
He said Ecuador was willing to deepen political mutual trust with China, support China in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and respected China’s position on the Taiwan question.
Noting that Ecuador attaches great importance to cooperation with China, Noboa called on the two sides to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in economy and trade, finance, minerals, renewable energy, science and technology, culture and other fields.
Ecuador would expand its exports to China and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Ecuador, which was expected to help improve the well-being of the people and facilitate the development of the country, he added.
The two heads of state exchanged views on the situation in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Xi said China supported Latin American countries in upholding independence and self-reliance, pursuing foreign cooperation based on their national interests and safeguarding regional peace and stability.
He said China had always maintained that the status of the Latin American and Caribbean region, as a zone of peace, should not be undermined, its development and revitalisation not be disrupted and its right to independently choose its cooperation partners not be interfered with.
Noting Ecuador values China’s position and role, Noboa said Ecuador was willing to be a good friend to China.
After the talks, the two heads of state attended a signing ceremony for multiple cooperation agreements in areas such as green industry, economic and trade cooperation, the digital economy and people’s livelihood.
Prior to the talks in the Great Hall of the People, Xi held a welcome ceremony for Noboa. Xi also hosted a welcome banquet for him in the evening.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa held talks in Beijing to strengthen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Xi invited Noboa to visit China on a state visit from August 16 to 23.
- The leaders discussed advancing cooperation in sectors like energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance, digital economy, green development, new energy, and artificial intelligence.
- Both presidents emphasized deepening political trust, economic cooperation, and expanding Ecuador's exports to China while attracting Chinese investments.
- Multiple cooperation agreements were signed covering green industry, economic and trade cooperation, digital economy, and people's livelihood.
BEIJING: China and Ecuador should strengthen the synergy of their development strategies and implement the cooperation plan for jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi
Xi invited Noboa to China on a state visit from August 16 to 23.
China stood ready to work with Ecuador to elevate bilateral relations to new heights and deliver greater benefits to the people of both countries, he said.
Xi said China respected and supported Ecuador in exploring a development path that suited its national conditions.
China was willing to intensify exchanges between the two countries across various sectors, including governments, legislatures and political parties, and enhance experience sharing on governance, he added.
He expressed China's willingness to cooperate with Ecuador in areas such as healthcare, poverty alleviation, disaster prevention and mitigation, in support of Ecuador's national development.
He said Ecuador was willing to deepen political mutual trust with China, support China in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and respected China's position on the Taiwan question.
Ecuador would expand its exports to China and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Ecuador, which was expected to help improve the well-being of the people and facilitate the development of the country, he added.
Xi said China supported Latin American countries in upholding independence and self-reliance, pursuing foreign cooperation based on their national interests and safeguarding regional peace and stability.
He said China had always maintained that the status of the Latin American and Caribbean region, as a zone of peace, should not be undermined, its development and revitalisation not be disrupted and its right to independently choose its cooperation partners not be interfered with.
After the talks, the two heads of state attended a signing ceremony for multiple cooperation agreements in areas such as green industry, economic and trade cooperation, the digital economy and people's livelihood.
Prior to the talks in the Great Hall of the People, Xi held a welcome ceremony for Noboa. Xi also hosted a welcome banquet for him in the evening.
