China, Latin America strengthen inter-party ties
- By Chen Boyuan
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China plans to invite some 1,200 Latin American political leaders to visit China in the next five years in an effort to facilitate inter-party exchange between the two sides, said Song Tao, a senior CPC leader on Tuesday in Beijing.
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The First Meeting of the Political Parties Forum China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) is held in Beijing on Dec. 8, 2015. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn] |
Song, minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), made the remark at the opening ceremony of the first Meeting of the Political Parties Forum China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) held in Beijing on Tuesday.
He said that China and Latin America are both at a critical stage in accelerating their economic restructuring, and the similarity calls for more exchange regarding matters that concern both sides.
"The Communist Party of China has always attached great importance to friendly relations with Latin American political parties. The Political Parties Forum China-CELAC is a measure to solidify a consensus between the leaders from both sides, boost inter-party communications among China and Latin American countries and also to guide and facilitate comprehensive cooperation," said Song.
China and Latin America are currently in what is called the "best period in their shared history" with expanding bilateral investment and trade. China currently stands as Latin America's second largest trading partner and the largest for many Latin American countries.
At the same time, China and Latin America also face internal problems as a result of their rapid growth, such as the polarization of wealth and ecological deterioration. Solving such difficulties through comprehensive reform has become a common challenge for both China and Latin America.
Song urged the two sides to deepen their communication on governance, and consolidate political and mutual trust to foster cooperative innovation and achieve common development.
Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas expressed his agreement,saying that increased communication is a viable solution to many common challenges. He said, on behalf of the CELAC, that the CPC's experience in governing China is a model for political parties in Latin America.
"Although far apart geographically, I insist that we are neighbors across the Pacific Ocean; the closeness is more a result of our friendship. The CELAC believes that China-Latin American relations should be raised to a higher level, during which we, especially political parties on both sides, should better understand each other," said Glas.
He quoted Mao Zedong's remark on the importance of keeping a humble and prudent attitude in work in order to explain how the ruling party in a country should always be mindful of complacency.
"We cannot cut our ties with the people after becoming the ruling party. As a ruling party, we should eye beyond the election and focus on how to better serve the people, develop the country and reduce poverty after winning the election," said Glas.
The Ecuadorian vice president said gathering together to share experience and enhance understanding between China and the CELAC, as well as within the CELAC,is one of the forum's major significances.
He added that it is a common hope of the CELAC to "become more natural friends with China, who is like a brother, a partner and a comrade."
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