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China-Xi/Panamanian President
Beijing, China - Nov 17, 2017
1.Various of meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 1; partially overlaid with shots 3-5; ending with shot 6):
"You are the first Panamanian president visiting China and the first head of state from Latin America that I receive after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. I would like to express my warm welcome to you and your delegation. Forging diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle meets the aspiration of generations of people in the two countries. The Chinese and Panamanians have waited so long to see the scene where you and I stand side by side with the national anthems of China and Panama being played in turn. We have sent an important message to the world that China-Panama relations have turned over a new leaf."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
3. Varela at meeting
4. Reporters covering meeting
5. Varela, Panamanian officials at meeting
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6. Meeting between Xi, Varela in progress
7. Varela speaking at meeting
8. Xi listening to Varela
9. Reporters covering meeting
10. Xi speaking at meeting
11. Varela listening to Xi
12. Various of Chinese officials at meeting
13. Meeting in progress
14. Xi speaking
15. Varela listening to Xi
16. Meeting in progress
17. Varela speaking
18. Xi listening to Varela
19. Various of Panamanian officials at meeting
20. Meeting in progress
21. Xi, Varela witnessing Chinese, Panamanian officials signing cooperation agreements
22. Chinese, Panamanian national flags
23. Xi, Varela witnessing Chinese, Panamanian officials signing cooperation agreements
24. Chinese, Panamanian national flags
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his visiting Panamanian counterpart Juan Carlos Varela on Friday in Beijing, saying that bilateral relations have "turned over a new leaf" with the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Varela is making his first state visit to China after the Central American country established diplomatic relations with China in June.
Xi told Varela that he is the first Panamanian president to visit China and the first head of state from Latin America that he has received after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, as he extended a warm welcome to the leader and his delegation.
"Forging diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle meets the aspirations of generations of people in the two countries. The Chinese and Panamanians have waited so long to see the scene where you and I stand side by side with the national anthems of China and Panama being played in turn. We have sent an important message to the world that China-Panama relations have turned over a new leaf," said Xi, adding that China will work with Panama to jointly draw a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations.
Varela said he was proud to make the historic visit to China in the capacity of president, fulfilling his long-cherished wish. He inaugurated the Panamanian embassy in Beijing on Thursday and visited the Great Wall on Friday.
The Panamanian leader said he has experienced the national spirit and resilience represented by the Great Wall and solemnly reaffirmed Panama's adherence to the one-China principle and support for the peaceful reunification of China.
Xi mentioned to Varela that his decision to establish diplomatic ties with China along with his visit to the country is a feat of a hero, adding that his contribution will be remembered in history.
The Chinese president said establishing diplomatic relations will benefit the generations to come and the two countries shoulder the mission to set the direction for future relations.
Hailing the rapidly progressing bilateral cooperation in the past five months, Xi said China hopes to push forward cooperation so that bilateral relations enter a fast track.
China and Panama should treat each other on an equal footing and foster deep mutual trust. China is sincere in developing relations with Panama, featuring win-win cooperation, common development, openness and inclusiveness, according to Xi.
Panamanian friends will see China's concrete actions, said Xi, calling for more exchanges in legislative institutions, political parties and local governments.
China regards Latin America as an indispensable partner for the Belt and Road Initiative, and both sides should synergize development strategies to complement each other, said Xi.
He said he expected early harvests in maritime, infrastructure, trade, investment and finance cooperation and active exchanges in education and tourism.
Xi said China's commitment to building a community of a shared future for mankind reflects the world's aspiration for peace, development and prosperity.
China supports Panama to play an active role in China-Latin America cooperation and will work with the country to contribute to world peace and development, Xi said.
Varela said Panama-China friendship dates back a long time, and his people fully approve the decision of establishing diplomatic ties with China, which is in the interests of both peoples, and will promote Panama's development and improve its people's livelihoods.
The past five months have laid a solid foundation for the long-term growth of the bilateral relationship. The facts proved again the establishment of diplomatic relations is a correct decision, said Varela.
He said Panama will work with China to strengthen high-level contact and people-to-people exchanges, promote cooperation in trade, investment, finance, poverty reduction and infrastructure, and cement coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations.
Varela said Panama is ready to be an important friend of China in Latin America and that Panama supports the Belt and Road Initiative.
He said Panama will take the advantage of its unique geographical position to cooperate more with China in ports, maritime affairs, shipping, railways and logistics to jointly implement the Belt and Road Initiative and improve world connectivity.
Varela extended congratulations on Xi's re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in late October. He said he agrees with the people-centered policies set at the 19th CPC National Congress and admires China's great achievement in social and economic development as well as poverty reduction.
The 19th CPC National Congress has set China's development goals and roadmaps up to 2050, Xi said, adding that China enjoys a bright future and history will further prove the decision to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries is completely correct.
Varela said the 19th CPC National Congress, depicting a blueprint for China's future development, means a lot to China and the world. Varela added that he believe China and the CPC will make even greater contribution to world peace and human progress.
After the meeting, Xi and Varela witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements on the Belt and Road Initiative, trade, investment, maritime transportation, railway, human resources, industrial parks, agriculture, quality inspection, civil aviation and tourism.
China-Xi/Panamanian President
Dateline : Nov 17, 2017
Location : Beijing,China
Duration : 3'43
Beijing, China - Nov 17, 2017
1.Various of meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela in progress
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (starting with shot 1; partially overlaid with shots 3-5; ending with shot 6):
"You are the first Panamanian president visiting China and the first head of state from Latin America that I receive after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. I would like to express my warm welcome to you and your delegation. Forging diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle meets the aspiration of generations of people in the two countries. The Chinese and Panamanians have waited so long to see the scene where you and I stand side by side with the national anthems of China and Panama being played in turn. We have sent an important message to the world that China-Panama relations have turned over a new leaf."
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
3. Varela at meeting
4. Reporters covering meeting
5. Varela, Panamanian officials at meeting
++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
6. Meeting between Xi, Varela in progress
7. Varela speaking at meeting
8. Xi listening to Varela
9. Reporters covering meeting
10. Xi speaking at meeting
11. Varela listening to Xi
12. Various of Chinese officials at meeting
13. Meeting in progress
14. Xi speaking
15. Varela listening to Xi
16. Meeting in progress
17. Varela speaking
18. Xi listening to Varela
19. Various of Panamanian officials at meeting
20. Meeting in progress
21. Xi, Varela witnessing Chinese, Panamanian officials signing cooperation agreements
22. Chinese, Panamanian national flags
23. Xi, Varela witnessing Chinese, Panamanian officials signing cooperation agreements
24. Chinese, Panamanian national flags
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his visiting Panamanian counterpart Juan Carlos Varela on Friday in Beijing, saying that bilateral relations have "turned over a new leaf" with the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Varela is making his first state visit to China after the Central American country established diplomatic relations with China in June.
Xi told Varela that he is the first Panamanian president to visit China and the first head of state from Latin America that he has received after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, as he extended a warm welcome to the leader and his delegation.
"Forging diplomatic relations on the basis of the one-China principle meets the aspirations of generations of people in the two countries. The Chinese and Panamanians have waited so long to see the scene where you and I stand side by side with the national anthems of China and Panama being played in turn. We have sent an important message to the world that China-Panama relations have turned over a new leaf," said Xi, adding that China will work with Panama to jointly draw a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations.
Varela said he was proud to make the historic visit to China in the capacity of president, fulfilling his long-cherished wish. He inaugurated the Panamanian embassy in Beijing on Thursday and visited the Great Wall on Friday.
The Panamanian leader said he has experienced the national spirit and resilience represented by the Great Wall and solemnly reaffirmed Panama's adherence to the one-China principle and support for the peaceful reunification of China.
Xi mentioned to Varela that his decision to establish diplomatic ties with China along with his visit to the country is a feat of a hero, adding that his contribution will be remembered in history.
The Chinese president said establishing diplomatic relations will benefit the generations to come and the two countries shoulder the mission to set the direction for future relations.
Hailing the rapidly progressing bilateral cooperation in the past five months, Xi said China hopes to push forward cooperation so that bilateral relations enter a fast track.
China and Panama should treat each other on an equal footing and foster deep mutual trust. China is sincere in developing relations with Panama, featuring win-win cooperation, common development, openness and inclusiveness, according to Xi.
Panamanian friends will see China's concrete actions, said Xi, calling for more exchanges in legislative institutions, political parties and local governments.
China regards Latin America as an indispensable partner for the Belt and Road Initiative, and both sides should synergize development strategies to complement each other, said Xi.
He said he expected early harvests in maritime, infrastructure, trade, investment and finance cooperation and active exchanges in education and tourism.
Xi said China's commitment to building a community of a shared future for mankind reflects the world's aspiration for peace, development and prosperity.
China supports Panama to play an active role in China-Latin America cooperation and will work with the country to contribute to world peace and development, Xi said.
Varela said Panama-China friendship dates back a long time, and his people fully approve the decision of establishing diplomatic ties with China, which is in the interests of both peoples, and will promote Panama's development and improve its people's livelihoods.
The past five months have laid a solid foundation for the long-term growth of the bilateral relationship. The facts proved again the establishment of diplomatic relations is a correct decision, said Varela.
He said Panama will work with China to strengthen high-level contact and people-to-people exchanges, promote cooperation in trade, investment, finance, poverty reduction and infrastructure, and cement coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations.
Varela said Panama is ready to be an important friend of China in Latin America and that Panama supports the Belt and Road Initiative.
He said Panama will take the advantage of its unique geographical position to cooperate more with China in ports, maritime affairs, shipping, railways and logistics to jointly implement the Belt and Road Initiative and improve world connectivity.
Varela extended congratulations on Xi's re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in late October. He said he agrees with the people-centered policies set at the 19th CPC National Congress and admires China's great achievement in social and economic development as well as poverty reduction.
The 19th CPC National Congress has set China's development goals and roadmaps up to 2050, Xi said, adding that China enjoys a bright future and history will further prove the decision to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries is completely correct.
Varela said the 19th CPC National Congress, depicting a blueprint for China's future development, means a lot to China and the world. Varela added that he believe China and the CPC will make even greater contribution to world peace and human progress.
After the meeting, Xi and Varela witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements on the Belt and Road Initiative, trade, investment, maritime transportation, railway, human resources, industrial parks, agriculture, quality inspection, civil aviation and tourism.
ID : 8066572
Published : 2017-11-17 21:08
Last Modified : 2017-11-18 15:26:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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