China, Mexico mark 50th year of relations
President Xi Jinping and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador exchanged congratulations on Feb 14 on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
In his message sent to Lopez Obrador, Xi said that China and Mexico are both countries with timehonored civilizations and history, and the two countries have a long history of friendly exchanges.
Since China and Mexico established diplomatic ties half a century ago, and especially since they forged a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013, bilateral relations have been developing on a fast track, Xi said.
Xi spoke of the mutual support and assistance between China and Mexico amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they have set a good example for international solidarity in the fight against the coronavirus.
Lopez Obrador said Mexico sincerely appreciates and will always remember the two countries’ mutual help and support during the fight against the pandemic.