Li Changchun, a senior official of the Communist Party of China
(CPC), met with Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa in Quito
Wednesday, saying China is ready to continue equal and mutually
beneficial cooperation with Ecuador.
The two sides exchanged views on bilateral cooperation in a wide
range of areas that include the economy, trade, culture, public
health, energy and infrastructure.
Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau
of the CPC Central Committee, made a stopover in Quito during his
Latin America tour.
During the meeting with Correa, Li expressed his satisfaction at
the smooth development of bilateral links since the two countries
established diplomatic relations. Li appreciated Ecuador's
adherence to the one-China policy.
Correa said Ecuador and China share a long history of exchanges,
adding that the Chinese community in Ecuador has made important
contributions to the development of Ecuador.
He said Ecuador is ready to advance bilateral cooperation in all
fields on the basis of sticking to the one-China policy. He added
that Ecuador will also strengthen coordination with China on
international affairs.
Li said China places importance on developing friendly relations
with Ecuador. Noting that exchanges between political parties is an
important part of both countries' foreign policy, Li said the CPC
is willing to carry out friendly communications with political
parties in Ecuador so as to exchange experiences on governing the
country.
Correa said the ruling party of Ecuador is also willing to make
more contacts with the CPC and learn from China's successful
experience.
Li will leave Quito for Peru to continue his Latin America
visit, which has already taken him to Mexico, Venezuela and
Surinam.
Li also met with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Maria Fernanda
Espinoza on Wednesday morning.
(Xinhua News Agency March 29, 2007)
