Wang Yi Holds Talks with Mexican Foreign Minister Velasco in Beijing

China-Mexico relations heat up again: Wang Yi meets with Mexican Foreign Minister to promote the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership Focusing on APEC and multilateral coordination, expanding practical cooperation, and seizing new opportunities for bilateral cooperation

On September 7, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Mexican Foreign Minister Velasco in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on ChinaMexico relations as well as international and regional issues of common concern. Wang Yi said that China and Mexico are both major developing countries with broad common interests, and the two sides should strengthen highlevel exchanges and communication at all levels to promote the sustained development of the comprehensive strategic partnership. He also noted that the Chinese side is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Mexican side within the framework of APEC and deepen coordination in multilateral settings. Velasco conveyed greetings from Mexican President Sheinbaum to the Chinese side and expressed condolences over the debris flow disaster in Jilong County, Xigaze, Tibet. She said that Mexico attaches importance to its relations with China, will continue to adhere to the oneChina principle, is willing to expand pragmatic cooperation with the Chinese side, and supports China in hosting APECrelated activities well.