Li Changchun, senior official of the Chinese Communist Party
(CPC), said in Mexico City that the CPC and the National Action
Party of Mexico advance their friendly exchanges.
Li said the ruling parties of the two countries should deepen
exchange on experiences of governing the country, enhance mutual
understanding and friendship between young politicians of the two
countries and add new vigor and vitality to the China-Mexico
strategic partnership.
Li made the remarks during a meeting Thursday afternoon with
Manuel Espino, president of the National Action Party of
Mexico.
Li, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau
ofthe CPC Central Committee, said in the new circumstances of
multilateralism and globalization of world economy, China and
Mexico faces similar opportunities and challenges. Therefore, He
said the CPC is willing to have closer friendship and exchanges
with the National Action Party of Mexico.
Espino made affirmative response to Li's comment and suggestions
on enhancing relations between the ruling parties of the two
countries.
Espino said as the ruling party of Mexico, the National Action
Party has been working for developing Mexico-China friendship over
the long term and advancing cooperation between the two countries
to higher stages.
In the new times, the National Action Party is ready to continue
to strengthen exchanges with the CPC. It is also willing to make
greater effort to promote the exchanges between political parties
in Latin America and the Chinese side, Espino said.
National Action Party is one of the major political parties in
Mexico. It has been the ruling party of Mexico since 2000.
Incumbent Mexican President Felipe Calderon Wednesday met with Li
Changchun, who arrived in Mexico City for a goodwill visit at the
invitation of the Mexican government.
The CPC and National Action Party have maintained exchange of
visits by high-ranking officials over the years.
(Xinhua News Agency March 24, 2007)
