2016年CRI China, Ecuador lift ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Ecuador's Rafael Correa in Quito amidst the growing bilateral¹ ties between the two countries.

In his talks with Correa, Xi Jinping has described Ecuador is an important country in Latin America.

The Chinese president has gone on to say China-Ecuador relations have now entered a key phase, where cooperation between the two countries is of greater importance to both sides.

"Not long ago President Correa and I had a cordial and fruitful conversation. We reached wide consensus². We agreed to elevate bilateral relations between China and Ecuador to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership³ and to use this as a foundation to further deepen mutual⁴ strategic trust and guide bilateral cooperation in all areas."

Last year the two leaders signed agreements to work towards closer trade and strategic ties during Rafael Correa's visit to Beijing.

Correa was on-hand to welcome Xi Jinping as he arrived in Quito.

Following the signing of a new series of bilateral agreements, Correa says this kind of cooperation is beneficial for the economic development of his country.

"Today, thanks to this cooperation with China, particularly financially, Ecuador is more sovereign. It has better capabilities⁵ and resources, it is better prepared to build a more just and prosperous country for everything. During President Xi Jinping's visit we have signed eleven agreements, four financial, one political, one in communication, one in culture , two in strategic production and one concerning cooperation from the earthquake last April."

China is now Ecuador's third-largest trading partner, with two-way trade topping 4 billion US dollars last year.

Xi Jinping says he expects more cooperation in the future in areas such as investment and technology.

"We are satisfied with the stable and fast cooperation between the two countries and we believe the two sides are highly complementary in terms of trade and finance. And there is a huge potential for future cooperation. We have agreed to deepen collaboration⁶ in all areas and expand cooperation in trade, finance, energy and infrastructure⁷ construction. Furthermore we will enhance cooperation in capacity and investment. China is willing to share technological⁸ achievements with Ecuador and work together to lift the bilateral ties to a new level."

This is the Chinese President's third visit to Latin America since he took office in 2013, which observers say highlights the region's importance to China.

After Ecuador, Xi Jinping will head to Peru for this weekend's meeting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders.

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

3 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

4 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

5 capabilities   

n.能力( capability的名词复数 )；可能；容量；[复数]潜在能力

参考例句：

• He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大，自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
• Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为，标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

6 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

7 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

8 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。