Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Exchange Congratulatory Messages on 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On November 2, President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between their countries.

Xi Jinping noted that China and Peru are comprehensive strategic partners. Over the 55 years since diplomatic relations were established, China-Peru relations have maintained sound momentum despite changes in the international landscape. Political mutual trust has grown increasingly firm, practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results, and friendship between the two peoples has taken deep root. China appreciates Peru's longstanding adherence to the one-China principle. The protocol upgrading the two countries' free trade agreement officially entered into force on November 1, and he expressed confidence that it would strongly promote improvements in the quality and level of China-Peru economic and trade cooperation and inject new impetus into bilateral relations. I attach great importance to developing China-Peru relations and am willing to work with President Keiko Fujimori, taking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations as a new starting point, to lead China-Peru relations to a new level and deliver greater benefits to both peoples.

Keiko Fujimori said the two countries have jointly forged firm bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation. Their bilateral relationship continues to draw nourishment from the traditional friendship between their peoples and to deepen and expand within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Peru reiterates its firm adherence to the one-China principle and is willing to continue strengthening political dialogue and cooperation with China.