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China, Mexico mark 50th year of relations

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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.

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