Xi's Latin American tour yields fruitful results: FM(3)

During the visits, Xi had extensive contacts with local people. He played steel drums with performers in Trinidad and Tobago, visited a coffee plantation in Costa Rica and toured the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico.

Xi proposed to improve cultural exchanges between China and Latin America and the Caribbean. He witnessed the signing of a host of agreements covering academic, educational, medical and health cooperation.

In Costa Rica, Xi received the Key to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica. San Jose Mayor Johnny Araya described the key as the highest honor awarded to foreign guests by his city. In Mexico, Xi also received a ceremonial key to Mexico City, along with a medal and an honorary citizenship.

Talking about the impact of Xi's visits on China-Latin America ties, Wang said the visits will improve coordination between the two sides.

China and Latin America share common interests and identical positions as both are developing economies, Wang said.

During the visits, Xi had in-depth discussion with leaders of the three countries on international and regional issues of common concern.

In meetings with Mexican leaders, Xi said China and Mexico share many common interests and obligations on many key global issues, such as improving global economic governance and promoting reform of the international system.

Xi said China and Mexico should improve coordination and cooperation in international and multilateral mechanisms, and jointly safeguard the legitimate rights of developing countries.