China on Wednesday added Ecuador to the list of overseas tourism
destinations for Chinese citizens.
Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong made the announcement when
he met with visiting Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Francisco
Carrion.
Zeng spoke positively on China-Ecuador relations, noting that
China is satisfied with the ties that were forged 26 years ago.
He said the Chinese government attaches great importance to the
relations and will continue its efforts to push forward the
relations based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
"China is willing to further expand the bilateral cooperation in
the trade, energy and tourism fields in a bid to reach double-win
and common prosperity," the Chinese vice president said.
"China also hopes to intensify the consultation and coordination
with the Ecuadorian side on the significant international and
regional issues to safeguard the interests of the developing
countries and contribute to the peace, stability and development of
the world," Zeng stressed.
Echoing Zeng's views on the bilateral relations, Carrion said
the Ecuadorian government also highly values the ties with China
and will remain committed to strengthening the bilateral
cooperation in various fields.
Carrion also pledged that Ecuador will continue to uphold the
one-China policy.
(Xinhua News Agency June 1, 2006)
