China and Guyana on Wednesday night hailed the special friendship they shared with pledges to strengthen their diplomacy and bonds.
President Jagdeo and Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yu Wenzhe, lift a toast to the prosperity of both countries
The occasion was the 62nd Anniversary of the founding of the Asian giant at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yu Wenzhe told the gathering, which included President Bharrat Jagdeo and other top diplomats and government officials, that, over the past 39 years, the China- Guyana relations have remained strong. He noted that in 2011 China’s relations with Guyana has been further developed, and the two countries continue to support each other in areas of interest.
“It is a win-economic cooperation that has brought many tangible benefits to the people of both countries.” The Chinese ambassador called for continued, strengthened ties with Guyana, noting that China has been integrally involved in several facets of Guyana’s development, and will continue to work with the government to ensure that the spirit of cooperation and goodwill is sustained. “Long live the fruitful and bilateral cooperation between China and Guyana… Bilateral relations have matured beyond any doubt to further strengthen cooperation… May we keep on working harder to further cement the China-Guyana friendship and cooperation.
“I am convinced that the seeds of friendship together will grow… into drying trees and our close cooperation will bear more and more fruit in the days to come,” the ambassador said.
Speaking about the development of China, the ambassador said that Beijing had gone through an extraordinary journey in the last 62 years,” noting that over the last 33 years China has been able to adopt its policy of reform, opening to the outside world, thereby being able to score remarkable achievements in many fields. Ambassador Wenzhe said China’s economy has grown significantly over the last 30 years, and the country has been able to maintain an annual growth of 10 per cent over those 30 years. “The people’s living standards have been improved greatly. The last 30 years saw some 250 million people in China being taken out of poverty. We are making big strides towards modernization.”
He added that China’s progress over the years is as a result of maintaining peaceful relationships with others.
Meanwhile, President Jagdeo hailed the relations between the two countries as “long lasting”, and will see a “strengthened bond over time.” President Jagdeo said there is no doubt that the developing world has much to thank the Chinese government for. He stated that China has played a leading role in strengthening and building ties between the developed and developing world.
“We welcome your presence in our country… China is known for its industriousness and progressiveness… we always have a welcoming arm for Chinese people,” Jagdeo stated. He said the Chinese economy has developed drastically over the last 30-plus years, and the people of China have worked tirelessly to bring their economy to the number two position in the world. “We want China to do well. We don’t see China as a threat. We welcome foreign investors here… China has always been friendly and supported us in tangible ways.”
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