Exclusive video丨Xi Jinping talked with the President of the Philippines and mentioned a good story 48 years ago: this friendship is precious
On the afternoon of January 4, President Xi Jinping held talks with Philippine President Marcos, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this is your first official visit to a country outside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and you are also the first foreign leader received by China this year.
48 years ago, your father and the older generation of Chinese leaders had insight into the current situation and complied with the general trend, and jointly made the historic decision to establish diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines.
This friendship is precious.
Marcos said: "I am also very much looking forward to this visit. We must show the rest of the world that we both attach great importance to the relationship between the Philippines and China. As you recall, the bilateral relationship is very important to both of our countries. Now It has become my responsibility and my honor to continue to promote the friendship between the Philippines and China and bring our people closer. And I hope to solve the challenges and difficulties we face together in the future and strengthen the relationship between the Philippines and China , so that the partnership can be stable and strong, and can make this region a new economic engine."
Producer丨Shen Yong
Reporter丨Xing Bin, Yao Yao, Zhao Hua
Camera丨Wang Wei, Luo Xiaodan, Fan Yiming, Shi Cheng, Cheng Cheng
Recording丨Sun Yang