Xi vows to advance ties with Trinidad and Tobago (2)

（Xinhua）  10:08, June 02, 2013  

For her part, Bissessar said the Chinese people first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago more than two centuries ago, and have now become an integral part of local society.

Noting that her country is pursuing a strategy of economic diversification, she said Trinidad and Tobago is willing to bolster exchanges with China, advance bilateral cooperation in various areas, and attract more Chinese investments.

She said her country is also willing to promote people-to-people exchanges with China and enhance cooperation in language training and health care.

Trinidad and Tobago, she added, welcomes Chinese tourists and hopes that a Caribbean music festival will be held every year in China.

Trinidad and Tobago is ready to cooperate with China on major world issues and jointly meet global challenges, she said.

The prime minister also thanked China for its sustained support for her country's economic and social development, citing a series of infrastructure projects.

Describing Xi's visit as "historic," she said the trip will help steer the bilateral ties toward greater progress.

Following their talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of some cooperation agreements between the two sides.

Trinidad and Tobago is the first leg of Xi's ongoing Latin America tour, which will also take him to Costa Rica and Mexico.