Ecuador is always willing to be a good friend of China on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azin said during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
Noboa is visiting China from Aug. 16 to 23 at the invitation of Xi. This is his first state visit to China.
Prior to the talks in the Great Hall of the People, Xi held a welcome ceremony for Noboa.
A large number of Ecuadorian reporters were present to cover the event.
"In Ecuador, we deeply admire China's scientific and technological development. What China has achieved in science and technology and artificial intelligence is truly remarkable. We look forward to continued and more open exchanges with China," said Vargas Salazar Jose Jonathan, an Ecuadorian journalist.
During the talks, Xi noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership, adding that no matter how the international landscape changes, China has always viewed China-Ecuador relations from a strategic and long-term perspective.
China stands ready to work continuously with Ecuador to elevate bilateral relations to new heights and deliver greater benefits to the people of both countries, he said.
Calling China an important partner and friend of Ecuador, Noboa said his country will promote partnerships with countries, including China, that have already overcome similar developmental hurdles.
"Ecuador is a very young country, and many of those young people lack opportunities, opportunities that can be achieved together with nations that have gone through similar transformation processes," said Noboa.
Ecuador willing to be good friend of China on other side of Pacific Ocean: president
Ecuador willing to be good friend of China on other side of Pacific Ocean: president
