Enhance cooperation between El Salvador and China

By Portal & Asociados

Welcoming El Salvador's President Nayib Armando Bukele first state visit to China, Chinese President Xi Jinpingi said the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and El Salvador is a landmark event in the history of the bilateral relationship. "The establishment of diplomatic ties opens the door of bilateral cooperation, conforms to the trends of historical development and accords with the fundamental interests of both peoples," said Xi.

The two countries established diplomatic ties in August 2018. Xi also called on both sides to enhance cooperation in areas of infrastructure construction, agriculture, quality supervision, energy, water conservancy and science and technology to benefit the two peoples. “China welcomes El Salvador to participate in the Belt and Road construction and stands ready to import more high-quality products such as sugar and coffee from El Salvador”, Xi said.

Calling China a great nation that plays an important role in the international arena, Bukele said he admires China's splendid history and culture and remarkable achievements. He said his country appreciates China's assistance and looks forward to cooperation with China in areas of investment, trade, infrastructure construction, agriculture, tourism, culture and science and technology as well as the Belt and Road construction.