China, Trinidad and Tobago vow to promote ties

A senior Chinese political advisor and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley have promised to extend cooperation and further boost development in the ties between their two countries.

Bilateral relations have continuously strengthened and developed since the two countries established diplomatic ties 45 years ago, said Liu Qibao, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

China associates paramount importance to developing relations with Trinidad and Tobago, said Liu, adding that China stands ready to implement the critical consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, further enhance mutual political trust, and deepen practical cooperation.

For his part, Rowley spoke highly of the bilateral relations his country shares with China, as well as highly praising the achievements China has made in socio-economic development.

He said Trinidad and Tobago are willing to enhance exchanges and cooperation further to promote more in-depth development of bilateral relations.

A CPPCC delegation led by Liu visited Trinidad and Tobago at the invitation of the parliament of the country.

During his visit, Liu also met with Nigel de Freitas, acting president of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Brigid Annisette-George.