China-Argentina in comprehensive strategic

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Argentine counterpart, Cristina

Fernandez de Kirchner, have agreed to upgrade bilateral ties between the two

nations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

During his state visit to the country, Xi said that bilateral cooperation has

made tremendous progress since the two countries established a strategic

partnership ten years ago. Xi added on Friday that the two sides have decided to

lift their relationship from a strategic partnership to a comprehensive

strategic partnership. He pointed out the two sides should promote stable and

balanced growth in bilateral trade, actively boost cooperation in such fields as

gas, mining industry, agriculture and nuclear power, and deepen strategic

cooperation in infrastructure construction and finance.

The Argentine President said the two countries share similar stands on a

number of major issues. She said Argentina admires China’s development, and is

willing to learn from its successful experiences. Following their talks, the two

leaders witnessed the signing of a joint statement and a series of bilateral

cooperation deals.