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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, who is in Beijing to attend the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum.
During the meeting, the Chinese head of state noted that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It is important for China and Chile to constantly fill the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries with the content of a new era, create a model for the joint development of China and Latin American countries, set an example of South-South cooperation, and jointly promote the cause of peace and progress of mankind, Xi Jinping said.
China, Xi Jinping continued, is ready to work with Chile to strengthen political mutual trust, intensify exchanges of experience in public administration, firmly support each other on issues affecting the core interests and major concerns of the two countries, and protect their sovereignty, security and development interests.
Xi Jinping called on the two countries to effectively implement the Belt and Road cooperation plan, deepen cooperation in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, industrial investment, infrastructure and green mining, and create new growth points in areas such as astronomy, polar exploration, artificial intelligence, biomedicine and the digital economy.
He said China supports more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Chile and welcomes more high-quality Chilean products to enter the Chinese market.
Xi Jinping noted the importance for both sides to intensify civilizational mutual learning, effectively organize exchanges in the fields of education, culture, media and youth, and facilitate mutual travel of citizens of the two countries.
As firm supporters of multilateralism and free trade, China and Chile should step up multilateral cooperation to safeguard the common interests of countries in the Global South, Xi added.
Calling China Chile’s most important trading partner, Mr. Boric said bilateral cooperation has benefited the peoples of the two countries.
Chile will firmly adhere to the one-China principle, expand cooperation with China in areas such as trade, investment, and AI, jointly promote high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, he said.
All countries should adhere to the principles of free trade, mutual benefit and win-win results. Trade should not serve only the interests of one country, he said, adding that waging a trade war only leads to a dead end.
The Republic of Chile is willing to work with China to firmly uphold multilateralism and the authority of the United Nations, insist on resolving differences through dialogue, and jointly uphold international justice, he said.
During G. Borich’s visit to China, the parties signed a number of documents on cooperation in such areas as economics, publishing, inspection and quarantine, mass media and think tanks. -0-