Venezuela and China celebrate event on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations
Published at: 28/06/2024 03:03 PM
The President of
the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a
meeting this Friday with the delegation of the People's Republic of China, led by His
Excellency Mr. Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 50th
Anniversary of Bilateral Relations, and in order to continue strengthening cooperation and brotherhood between the two countries.
The meeting was
also attended by the Executive Vice President of the Republic, Delcy
Rodríguez; the Chancellor of the Republic, Yván Gil; and the first female combatant, Cilia Flores.
In this regard, the
head of state emphasized in his social X account that “
diplomatic relations between China and Venezuela are increasingly strengthened, in
brotherhood and fraternity, it is a sincere alliance for building a new and more humane
world of peace. Today we celebrate with great happiness 50 years of a
friendship that is unbreakable, under all tests and at all times. A big hug to
my older brother President Xi Jingping and to all the Chinese people. China and
Venezuela are always united.”
Since the arrival
of Commander Hugo Chávez, these relations have been strengthened with the signing of
more than 500 agreements. On September 13, 2023, four special
economic zones were agreed, which address transport, energy, agriculture and technology
, including twinning La Guaira with Shenzhen, the Carabobo state with
Shanghai, and Shandong with the eastern states.
Earlier, the Chinese
president, Xi Jinping, and the Venezuelan head of state, Nicolás Maduro,
exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the two countries. Xi said that, since the
establishment of diplomatic relations half a century ago, the two sides
have supported each other in the changing global landscape, working together to
defend international equity and justice, as well as the legitimate rights and
interests of developing countries, in addition to forging an “iron” friendship.
Last Sunday,
the Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, said that diplomatic
relations between Venezuela and China “are at their best.
At every test and at all times”, which is the highest level of cooperation that few
countries in the world have with the Asian power.
Mazo News Team/VTV