President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Nicolas Maduro on his re-election as Venezuela’s president, saying China will firmly help the nation’s efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty, national dignity and social stability.
Since Maduro took office, he has led the Venezuelan government and others to advance along a path of progression appropriate to the country’s national conditions, and “has made notable achievements in the cause of country building,” Xi said in his message. congratulatory .
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the status quo of diplomatic relations between China and Venezuela.
Xi said the two countries are “intelligent friends who accept each other and intelligent partners in the pursuit of not unusual development,” adding that China will firmly help Venezuela’s just cause that opposes any external interference.
“I attach great importance to the progress of China-Venezuela relations and am able to work with Mr. President to continue taking the strong strategic partnership between China and Venezuela to new heights for the well-being of the two peoples. ” he said she.
On Monday, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council proclaimed Maduro president-elect for the 2025-2031 term, Xinhua News reported.
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