LIMA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
said on Wednesday that his state visit to Peru would give an impetus to the
development of the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and the
South American nation.
Hu flew into in Lima on Wednesday from Havana after
concluding a state visit to Cuba. He will also attend the APEC Economic Leaders'
Meeting scheduled for Nov. 22-23 in the Peruvian capital.
In a written speech delivered upon arrival at the
airport, the Chinese leader said China-Peru relations have developed smoothly
since the two countries set up diplomatic ties 37 years ago.
The two countries have expanded cooperation in
various sectors and coordinated well in dealing with international or regional
issues in recent years, he said.
"China attaches great importance to the development
of its relations with Peru and would work together with the Peruvian side to
elevate the bilateral ties to a new level," said the president, who will later
exchange views with his Peruvian counterpart Alan Garcia and other Peruvian
leaders on ways to deepen the bilateral ties.
The visit was aimed at deepening friendship,
strengthening mutual trust, enhancing cooperation and seeking common development
with Peru, Hu said in a reception given by Peru's senior officials at the
airport.
"I believe this visit would be a complete success and
the China-Peru ties will develop in a steadier and faster way through this
visit," he said.
China and Peru formed a partnership of comprehensive
cooperation in 2005, and have exchanged frequent high-level visits, expanded
cooperation in various sectors and coordinated in dealing with international or
regional affairs.
In March this year, President Garcia visited China.
The two sides agreed to push forward the bilateral partnership and enhance
mutually beneficial cooperation.
Peru is one of China's major trading partners in
Latin America, with two-way trade totaling 6 billion U.S. dollars in 2007.
In Lima, the Chinese president will take part in the
Economic Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum,
which will focus on the world financial crisis, support for the Doha round of
trade talks, food and energy security, and regional economic integration.
Hu will also meet with leaders of several APEC member
economies on the sidelines of the meeting.
APEC, which was established in 1989 and has 21
members, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation,
trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
LIMA, Nov. 19
(Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao met his Peruvian counterpart
Alan Garcia here on Wednesday for talks on promoting the comprehensive
cooperative partnership between China and the South American nation.
The meeting took place only hours after the Chinese
leader's arrival in the Peruvian capital from Havana. In a written statement
issued upon his arrival here, the Chinese president said he will exchange views
with Garcia and other Peruvian leaders on ways to deepen the bilateral ties. Full story
LIMA, Nov. 19
(Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit to Peru and
participation in the APEC economic leaders' meeting will boost bilateral ties
between Peru and China, Peruvian First Vice President Luis Giampietri said
Wednesday.
Peru and China have kept a traditional friendly
relationship, and Hu's visit will be a good opportunity to boost bilateral
relations, Giampietri told Xinhua. Full story
LIMA, Nov.
19 (Xinhua) -- Peruvian newspapers Wednesday hailed the upcoming official visit
by Chinese President Hu Jintao, who was due to arrive in Lima later in the day
as the first Chinese president to visit the Latin American country.
National daily La Republica ran a front-page picture
of a smiling Hu waving to a crowd, with two huge red Chinese characters "Huan
Ying" (welcome) on the top of page. Full story
LIMA, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- A steady and robust
economic growth of China and India is vital to help the world economy tide over
the ongoing financial crisis, Bob Buckle, chairman of the Economic Committee of
the APEC Secretariat, said Tuesday.
China and India have been "a crucial
engine of growth" for the world economy, and a continued strong economic growth
in the two countries would be vital to help restore market confidence during the
global financial meltdown, Buckle told reporters during the APEC Leaders' Week
that began in the Peruvian capital Lima on Sunday. Full story
