Regional development, cooperation strengthened at bilateral leaders' meetings

Peru

President Xi Jinping underlined the need for China and Peru to deepen political mutual trust, enhance strategic communication, strengthen synergy on development strategies and deliver more fruitful achievements in joint construction of the Belt and Road, while meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Peru. Xi said that both countries should further strengthen cooperation in traditional areas such as the economy, trade, energy and mineral resources, and cultivate new growth drivers in the digital economy and green development.

China is willing to import more high-quality Peruvian agricultural products and encourages Chinese companies to participate in major projects in Peru, Xi said.

He emphasized that developing China-Peru relations not only serves the common interests of the two countries, but also has great significance for building an open global economy.

China supports Peru in hosting the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and is willing to closely communicate and coordinate with Peru to promote new achievements in APEC cooperation and make new contributions to promoting economic recovery and long-term development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Boluarte said Peru is committed to deepening its relationship with China and wants to better leverage the cooperation mechanisms between the two countries to continuously enhance the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.

Peru adheres to the one-China principle and actively participates in joint construction of the Belt and Road, she said, adding that it is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with China.