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China, CELAC political parties hold first forum to promote multilateral ties

Xinhua, December 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Political parties of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Tuesday held talks on strengthening cooperation to promote the development of multilateral relations.

The first China-CELAC Political Parties' Forum was held between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and 27 parties from 26 Latin American and Caribbean countries under the theme of "Innovation, Development, Cooperation and Future" in Beijing.

The CPC has always attached great importance to friendly relations with political parties of the CELAC and such dialogue mechanism will serve as a new platform to expand exchanges and boost all-round cooperation between China and the CELAC, said Song Tao, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, at the opening ceremony.

Song called on the political parties to share their experience of national governance, consolidate political mutual trust, innovate ways of cooperation and push forward the common development of China and the CELAC.

Vice President of Ecuador Jorge Glas, also vice chairman of the left-wing ruling Movement PAIS Alliance, hailed the forum as a "new chapter in the history" of party-to-party cooperation between China and the CELAC while delivering an opening speech.

About 60 representatives from Brazil's Workers' Party, Chile's Christian Democratic Party, Costa Rica's Citizens' Action Party, Peruvian Nationalist Party and others attended the forum which will last two days.

Participants will share their views on topics including cooperation between China, Latin American and Caribbean countries, development paths, economic growth and political parties in the 21st century.

The forum is aimed at establishing a high-level, multilateral platform that goes beyond ideological differences for political parties of China and the CELAC to discuss strategic issues, said Wei Qiang with the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

Communication between political parties can not only promote the sharing of experience in state governance, party building and anti-corruption, but also boost all-round cooperation between countries, Wei said. Endi