Q: China announced that Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa will visit China. How does China view its current relations with Ecuador? Can you share the schedule of the visit and China’s expectations?

A: Ecuador is an important Latin American country. China and Ecuador are comprehensive strategic partners. Over recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Ecuador relations have maintained a sound momentum of growth. The two sides have signed a document on Belt and Road cooperation and a free trade agreement; practical cooperation in various areas has been fruitful; and the friendship between the peoples has been deepening.

The upcoming visit will be President Daniel Noboa’s first state visit to China. President Xi Jinping will hold talks with him, and Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji will meet with him respectively. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership. China hopes the visit will help further consolidate political mutual trust between the two countries, carry forward the traditional friendship, and achieve new progress in the comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of the two peoples.