Friendship with Portugal seen growing

Xi says two countries should continue deepening mutual trust, cooperation

China and Portugal should continue to expand mutual understanding and trust, and continue to deepen pragmatic cooperation, President Xi Jinping said on Monday, ahead of his state visit to the country.

In a signed article published in the Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Noticias, Xi said the two nations should strengthen the China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership and work toward a better future for bilateral relations.