In a landmark event, China's special envoy, Tie Ning, attended the inauguration ceremony of Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, in Mexico City on Tuesday.
At 62, Sheinbaum made history by winning the presidential elections in June, marking a significant milestone for Mexico's political landscape. Her inauguration was a moment of celebration and a testament to the evolving dynamics in Mexican politics.
Following the ceremony, Tie Ning, who serves as the vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress—the top legislative body in the Chinese mainland—met with President Sheinbaum. During their meeting, Tie extended President Xi Jinping's congratulations and best wishes to the newly sworn-in leader.
The two nations have been nurturing a robust comprehensive strategic partnership, characterized by strategic alignment, complementary strengths, and mutual benefits. Tie emphasized that this partnership has grown stronger in recent years, paving the way for deeper cooperation.
President Sheinbaum expressed her commitment to aligning Mexico's development strategies with those of the Chinese mainland, aiming to build a foundation of trust and partnership. "China and Mexico are good partners who support each other," she stated, highlighting the mutual respect and collaborative spirit between the two countries.
Sheinbaum also conveyed her appreciation to Tie for his presence at the inauguration, underscoring the importance of friendly exchanges across various sectors. The new Mexican administration is keen to enhance these relations further, fostering greater development and modernization through sustained Mexico-China collaboration.
This high-level engagement signals a continued and strengthened bond between Mexico and the Chinese mainland, setting the stage for future advancements in their bilateral relations.
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Xi's special envoy attends Mexico's presidential inauguration ceremony
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