Recently, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi attended respectively the reception marking the 201st anniversary of the independence of Brazil and the reception marking the 213th anniversary of the independence of Mexico, and delivered remarks.

Special Representative Qiu Xiaoqi extended warm congratulations to Brazil and Mexico on the anniversary of their independence, and said that in April this year, President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid a successful state visit to China, and President Xi Jinping and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva guided and opened up a new future of China-Brazil relations in the new era from a strategic height. China is ready to strengthen strategic cooperation with Brazil and join hands in safeguarding the common interests of fellow developing countries, so as to continuously make China-Brazil relations a fine example of South-South cooperation in the new era. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Mexico comprehensive strategic partnership, and the current China-Mexico relations have maintained sound momentum of development, with continuously deepened political mutual trust and fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation. China always views the relations between the two countries from a strategic and long-term perspective, and stands ready to work with Mexico to constantly enrich the connotation of China-Mexico comprehensive strategic partnership.

Ambassador of Brazil to China Marcos Galvão said that in recent years, Brazil-China relations have continued to grow in an in-depth manner, and cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful outcomes. Noting that next year the two countries will embrace the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, he believes that through concerted efforts of the two sides, Brazil-China comprehensive strategic partnership will be constantly elevated to new levels.

Ambassador of Mexico to China Jesús Seade said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Mexico-China relations have developed continuously, and traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries have been continuously deepened. Since this year, face-to-face exchanges and mutual visits between the two countries have continuously increased, and exchanges and interactions in various fields have been more frequent. Mexico is ready to work with China to continue to deepen strategic coordination and practical cooperation to push for constant progress and development of Mexico-China relations.