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Xi Jinping urges China, Ecuador to strengthen alignment of development strategies

The two sides should implement cooperation projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure construction, finance and other fields, and actively explore cooperation in areas including the digital economy, green development, new energy and artificial intelligence.

Xi Jinping urges China, Ecuador to strengthen alignment of development strategies

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Ecuador to enhance the alignment of their development strategies during a meeting in Beijing. The two nations should collaborate on projects in energy, minerals, infrastructure, finance, digital economy, green development, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and more. Xi highlighted that China views its strategic partnership with Ecuador from a long-term perspective, regardless of international changes.

Both countries should strengthen political mutual trust, share views on respective core interests, and support each other's development paths. China and Ecuador should also collaborate on exchange programs in governance, state affairs, education, culture, tourism, local exchanges, and more. Noboa emphasized China's importance to Ecuador, expressing willingness to deepen political mutual trust, support China's sovereignty, and respect China's stance on Taiwan.

Both leaders signed several cooperation agreements concerning green industries, trade, digital economy, and people's livelihoods.

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