Chinese, Dominican Republic leaders exchange congratulations on 1st anniversary of ties

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina on Wednesday exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the first anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between their countries.

In his message, Xi said that China and the Dominican Republic formally established diplomatic relations in May 2018, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations.

Noting that Medina paid a successful state visit to China last November, Xi said that during the visit, the two leaders jointly drew the blueprint for the future development of bilateral relations and reached many important consensuses.

Thanks to joint efforts, exchanges and cooperation between China and the Dominican Republic in various fields are advancing steadily, said Xi, adding that the establishment of diplomatic ties keeps bearing fruits.

Facts have proven that the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Dominican Republic is a far-sighted and correct political decision made by both sides, and has won the unanimous support of the two peoples, said Xi.

Noting that he attaches great importance to the development of bilateral ties, Xi said he is willing to work with Medina to continue to deepen cooperation and promote common development so as to bring benefits to the two countries and peoples.

Medina said in his message that since the establishment of bilateral ties, important progress has been made in exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and the content of bilateral relations have been enriched.

He also noted that his country has become an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The Dominican Republic has high expectations for the future of bilateral relations with China based on equality and mutual benefit, said Medina, adding that he is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with China so as to benefit the two peoples.