In a gesture reflecting the strong ties between China and Venezuela, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nicolás Maduro on his re-election as President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
President Xi acknowledged the significant strides Venezuela has made under Maduro’s leadership. “Since taking office, President Maduro has led the Venezuelan government and people in pursuing a development path suited to their own national conditions, making remarkable achievements in national construction,” Xi stated in his message.
Highlighting the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations, Xi emphasized that China and Venezuela are “good friends that trust each other and good partners for common development.” He reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Venezuela’s efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty, dignity, and social stability, as well as its just cause against external interference.
Expressing his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, Xi remarked, “I highly value the development of China-Venezuela relations and am willing to work with President Maduro to continue guiding the all-weather strategic partnership between China and Venezuela to new heights, so as to benefit the people of both countries.”
The message from President Xi underscores the strategic importance of China-Venezuela relations in the current global landscape, signaling continued collaboration in political, economic, and social spheres. The reaffirmation of support from the Chinese mainland is poised to bolster Venezuela’s position on the international stage and foster mutual growth and prosperity.
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Xi Jinping congratulates Maduro on reelection as Venezuelan president
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