Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 16. President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Raleigh on the evening of March 16.
Xi Jinping pointed out that Trinidad and Tobago is an important cooperative partner of China in the Caribbean.
After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, China and the United States have worked together to help each other.
Trinidad and Tobago is the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to donate anti-epidemic supplies to China. China also provides anti-epidemic supplies and technical assistance to Trinidad and Tobago through various channels.
China is willing to strengthen vaccine cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago and continue to support Trinidad and Tobago in fighting the epidemic.
Trinidad and Tobago took the lead in participating in the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” among Caribbean countries.
China is willing to deepen traditional friendship with Trinidad and Tobago, consolidate cooperation in traditional fields such as energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure, and actively expand cooperation in new fields such as new energy, digital economy, and interconnection, so as to promote the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and Trinidad and Tobago to a new level.
Xi Jinping emphasized that this year marks the 50th anniversary of China's restoration of its legal seat in the United Nations.
China will never forget the precious support given by Trinidad and Tobago, and appreciate Trinidad and Tobago's support for China's legitimate position on issues related to Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan.
China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago in international and multilateral affairs, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
It is hoped that Trinidad and Tobago will continue to play an active role in promoting the development of relations between China and Caribbean countries and the overall cooperation between China and Latin America.
Raleigh warmly congratulated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
He said that the Communist Party of China has led the Chinese people to make great achievements that have attracted worldwide attention in the fields of economy, science and technology, and poverty alleviation.
Under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China took the lead in successfully responding to the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
At the same time, China provides valuable support and assistance to the economic and social development of other countries in the world, and plays an important leading role in the international community's fight against the epidemic.
The Chinese Communist Party should be proud of itself.
Trinidad and Tobago’s relationship with China is based on equality and friendship.
Trinidad and Tobago firmly adheres to the one-China principle, is committed to strengthening cooperation with China in various fields, and has close communication on regional affairs.
Trinidad and Tobago is willing to actively promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" with China.