With the approach of the 30th anniversary of Sino-Portugal relations, Portuguese ambassador to China Rui Quartin Santos called on both sides Friday to strengthen their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo (R, Front) and Portuguese ambassador to China Rui Quartin Santos (L, Front) cut ribbon during the opening ceremony of exhibition of archives recording the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal for 30 years in Beijing, China, on Feb. 6, 2009.(Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
The two countries established diplomatic relations on Feb. 8, 1979. Since then, they have cooperated in many fields such as science, education and health, Santos said.
Bilateral trade volume reached 2.7 billion yuan (about 395 million U.S. dollars) last year, Chinese customs statistics show.
Audience visit the exhibition of archives recording the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal for 30 years in Beijing, China, on Feb. 6, 2009.(Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
"We should enhance cooperation to curb the negative influence of the global economic downturn, eliminate trade protectionism and cope with global climate change," Santos said.
He also praised the stable and prosperous development of Macao since its return to the mainland 10 years ago.
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo (R) and Portuguese ambassador to China Rui Quartin Santos (L) talk during the opening ceremony of exhibition of archives recording the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal for 30 years in Beijing, China, on Feb. 6, 2009.(Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
Santos said his country would hold "The Year of Portugal" in China in 2011, which would feature many Portuguese cultural treasures.
Source: Xinhua
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