On September 13, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi attended and addressed the reception jointly held by the embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras in China to celebrate the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Central America.

Special Representative Qiu Xiaoqi spoke highly of the development of relations between China and Central American countries in recent years, stressing that Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras are China's trustworthy good friends and good partners for common development, and the friendship between the two sides has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and is flourishing. China supports Central American countries in pursuing modernization paths that suit their national conditions and have their own characteristics, and is ready to work with Central American countries and other countries to realize global modernization featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity.

Ambassador of Costa Rica to China Alfredo ORTUÑO Victory, Ambassador of El Salvador to China Aldonov F. Alvarez, Ambassador of Nicaragua to China Michael René CAMPBELL Hooker, and Ambassador of Honduras to China SALVADOR ENRIQUE MONCADA spoke highly of the achievements of cooperation with China in their speeches, saying that China's development achievements have set a benchmark for Central American countries, and they are willing to deepen practical cooperation with China in various fields, learn from China's advanced experience, and create opportunities for national development and people's well-being. They expressed the belief that cooperation with China will provide a new path for prosperity and progress in Central America.