Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Tuesday that Quito
attaches great importance to developing relations with China and
hopes to deepen and expand bilateral economic and trade ties.
Correa made the remarks when the new Chinese ambassador to
Ecuador Cai Runguo tendered his credentials. Correa expressed
admiration of China's history and culture and of its remarkable
achievements in social and economic construction.
He hoped Ecuador and China will broaden economic and trade
exchanges and cooperation, and that more Chinese entrepreneurs will
come here to invest.
Cai said bilateral relations have made continuous progress since
the two countries established diplomatic ties, witnessing not only
close economic cooperation, but also mutual respect and support in
international issues.
China is willing to contribute more to the long-term, stable and
healthy development of the friendly and cooperative relationship
with Ecuador, Cai said.
(Xinhua News Agency March 23, 2007)
