Spokesperson's Remarks   China stands ready to work with Peru to bring the c...

China stands ready to work with Peru, following the important common understandings between the two presidents, to further consolidate political mutual trust, upgrade practical cooperation, and bring the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the peoples of two countries, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in Beijing on Friday.

Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Lima by special plane to attend the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to Peru on November 14. Lin further said at a regular press conference today that President Xi held talks with President Dina Boluarte to have in-depth exchange of views on bilateral ties, cooperation in priority areas and other issues on the afternoon of November 14 local time. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a Belt and Road cooperation plan, and the Optimization Protocol of the Free Trade Agreement Between China and Peru. The two sides issued a joint declaration on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership. The two heads of state also attended the inauguration ceremony of Chancay Port via video link.

"President Xi noted that both China and Peru are ancient civilizations. Following the principle of equality, mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual learning, China-Peru ties have become a model of solidarity and cooperation among countries of different sizes, systems, and cultures. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 53 years ago, trade and investment cooperation between China and Peru have grown rapidly, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. The two sides need to synergize development strategies, tap cooperation potential, create a new pattern of practical cooperation, boost the driving force of the two wheels of trade and investment, advance the development of the two priority areas of traditional and emerging industries, and promote the integration of the industrial and supply chains. The two sides should strengthen exchanges of governance experience, shoulder the responsibility of mutual learning among civilizations as required by our times, and carry forward China-Peru friendship from generation to generation. Both China and Peru stand for multilateralism and oppose protectionism. China firmly supports Peru's presidency of APEC and will work for the success of this APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. China stands ready to strengthen communication and cooperation with Peru under the framework of the China-CELAC Forum and make positive contributions to the development of the relations between China and Latin America and the Caribbean." Lin added.

Lin noted that this is President Xi's second state visit to Peru and also the third meeting between the two heads of state within this year. It bears historical significance and is highly relevant to the present day. China stands ready to work with Peru, following the important common understandings between the two presidents, to further consolidate political mutual trust, upgrade practical cooperation, and bring the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the peoples of two countries.

Besides, leaders of China and Peru attended via video the inauguration ceremony of Chancay Port in Lima on November 14.

Lin pointed out that as President Xi stressed, Chancay Port is not only an important project under Belt and Road cooperation, but also the first smart and green port in South America. The first phase of the project, when completed, will reduce the sea shipping time from Peru to China to 23 days, thus cutting logistics costs by at least 20 percent. It is expected to generate US$4.5 billion in yearly revenues for Peru and create over 8,000 direct jobs. The completion of Chancay Port will effectively consolidate Peru's role as a gateway linking shipping routes across land and sea, and between Asia and Latin America, and boost the overall development and integration of Latin America and the Caribbean. The port's development plan also includes establishing animal rescue services to improve the environment of wetlands, beaches, and habitats, and contribute to sustainable development of the local economy and society.

"Chancay Port is becoming a starting point of an Inca Trail of the New Era. From Chancay to Shanghai, it is witnessing the coming into shape of a new route across land and ocean between Asia and LAC in the new era. China will follow the guidance of the common understandings between the two presidents, uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefit, and work with Peru to ensure the success of Chancay Port from construction through management and operation, so that it will empower the common development of Pacific's coastal economies, including China and Peru, and truly contribute to prosperity and happiness for Peru and all other LAC countries." Lin said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)

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