Beijing, February 18th—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with Remigio Ceballos, Venezuelan Ambassador to China.
Liu said, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Nicolas Maduro, China-Venezuela relations have maintained sound development. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Venezuelan side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to firmly support each other, continue the traditional friendship, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and promote greater development of the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. The CPC is willing to strengthen exchanges and dialogues with the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and deepen exchanges of experience in state governance and administration.
Ceballos said, the Venezuelan side thanks the Chinese side for the support in all aspects and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese side in all fields. Sharing similar ideas with the CPC, the PSUV is willing to further strengthen exchanges between the two sides and promote new development of Venezuela-China relations.
Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the IDCPC, was present.