Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Maduro exchange congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Venezuela
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro exchanged congratulatory messages on June 28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Venezuela are good partners with mutual trust and common development. Over the past half century since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two sides have supported each other in the ever-changing international situation, worked together to defend international fairness and justice and the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and forged an "iron" friendship. Last September, President Maduro successfully paid a state visit to China, and we jointly announced that China-Venezuela relations would be upgraded to an all-weather strategic partnership, leading the relationship between the two countries into a new era. China is willing to work with Venezuela to uphold the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations, continue the traditional friendship, take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as a new starting point, continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Venezuela all-weather strategic partnership, make greater contributions to world peace and development, and work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Maduro said that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and China, the bilateral relations have made great progress. In particular, the establishment of an all-weather strategic partnership between Venezuela and China is of historic significance. Venezuela firmly supports China in safeguarding its national sovereignty and opposes any attempt to contain China. Venezuela is willing to actively participate in the implementation of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, continue to firmly promote Venezuela-China friendship, and deepen bilateral cooperation and multilateral collaboration. Venezuela firmly believes that under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China will surely realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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