Both officials called for the enhancement of links in economic and financial cooperation spheres.

During the meeting, Li Qiang ratified the high importance that Beijing gives to the development of relations with Havana and advocated for the strengthening of a pragmatic collaboration in order to promote socialism and a community with a shared future.

He also ratified that China will continue to support Cuba’s struggle for its independence, its sovereignty and against the financial and commercial blockade imposed on the island by the United States.

Morales ratified the excellent state of ties between the two nations at the political and government levels. He also after expressed support to the Chinese initiatives of security and global civilization.

The meeting with Li marked the second day of activities that Morales is completing as part of his visit to China, where he arrived on Sunday heading a large delegation.

The program includes meetings with CCP authorities, as well as exchanges of experiences on the processes of constructing socialism.

China is the first stop on a tour of the Cuban authority in Asia, which will be another opportunity to raise political dialogue to the highest level and contribute to the continuous development of cooperation and economic, commercial and financial relations.

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