The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign
Countries (CPAFFC) held a reception in Beijing Monday to mark the
30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico.
The Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's
Congress Cheng Siwei, the CPAFFC President Chen Haosu, and the
Mexican Ambassador Ismael Sergio Ley Lopez attended the
reception.
Chen said that since China and Mexico set up diplomatic ties 30
years ago, bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation have
progressed smoothly and they have borne fruit in areas like
politics, economy, culture, education, science and technology.
There have also been frequent exchanges of high-level visits and
increasing non-governmental contacts, added Chen.
He
believes that with joint efforts from both sides, bilateral
friendly cooperation and friendship between the two peoples will
yield more results in the 21st century.
Sergio Ley said Mexico has always adhered to the "one China"
position and he hopes that the two countries will be strategic
business partners on the basis of mutual benefit.
(
February 14, 2002)