President's bilateral meetings underscore deep collaboration
Cuba
The Group of 77 and China is an important cooperation platform for developing countries, and China is willing to work with members of the group to better safeguard the common interests and development rights of developing countries, President Xi Jinping said in the meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
Xi commended Cuba, the current chair of the Group of 77 and China, for its positive contributions to strengthening the unity of developing countries and China, saying China attaches great importance to and supports Cuba's successful hosting of the G77 and China summit next month.
China is willing to deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, enhance strategic coordination, and promote the continuous development of the special friendly relations between the two parties and the two countries, he said.
Noting that China highly appreciates Cuba's firm support on issues related to China's core interests, Xi said that the nation will continue to support Cuba in defending national sovereignty, and opposing foreign interference and blockade, and provide support for Cuba's economic and social development.
Diaz-Canel said that the Cuba-China relationship has reached a historic high.
He said that Cuba firmly supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, all proposed by Xi, and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in the joint building of the Belt and Road.
Cuba is willing to closely cooperate with China to ensure the success of the G77 and China summit, he added.
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