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China and Argentina agreed to deepen and develop their bilateral strategic relationship during a meeting on Thursday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Susanna Malcorra, the Foreign Minister of Argentina, who is on a three-day visit in China.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with his Argentina's counterpart Susana Malcorra in Beijing on May 19, 2016. [Photo: fmprc.gov.cn]
Their meeting put in highlight the issue of enhancing cooperation in various fields and deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries, both of which are major developing countries and important emerging markets.
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"We two sides agree to continue with our mutual support for each other on issues of our core interests. We appreciate the reiteration by Susanna Malcorra that Argentina adheres firmly to the One China policy, and China will continue its support to the efforts made by Argentina in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity," said Wang Yi.
Wang said the cooperation between China and Argentina is legal, open and transparent, and the intention of the two sides on continuing to push forward their major cooperation projects such as those in railway, water and electricity, and nuclear energy is clear and firm.
"Relevant departments in charge, enterprises and financial institutions of the two countries have been maintaining close communication, so that those major projects will be proceeding smoothly," said Wang Yi.
Under the framework of the Group 20 (G20), China and Argentina have maintained good cooperation. The two sides have repeatedly said they should enhance coordination, push forward the progress of the G20 mechanism so that the common interests and pursuits of emerging economies and developing countries could be reflected.
Malcorra said she discussed with Wang Yi about regional, bilateral and multilateral issues and issues of their common interests for both sides. "As to the G20 summit, it's an important opportunity for both sides. Argentine President Mauricio Macri will also come to China to attend the G20 Summit in Hangzhou. We believe this will be a summit that has far-reaching and strategic significance. Argentina is also thankful to China's support for Argentina to host the 2018 G20 Summit," she added.
As to the recent economic hardship experienced by Latin American countries, Wang Yi said China's confidence in the development prospect of Latin America has not changed and the pattern of the two sides offering development opportunities to each other has not changed.
"The policy of China to enhance cooperation with Latin American countries will not change. Latin American countries are an important orientation of China's foreign exchanges. We have built comprehensive strategic partnerships with major countries in Latin America including Argentina, and our two countries will embark on a voyage of overall cooperation," said Wang Yi.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (4th R) hold talks with visiting Argentine Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra (4th L) in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)
