China-Mexico ties face unprecedented opportunity: Xi (2)

He suggested that the two sides strengthen communication on development strategies and upgrade bilateral cooperation through expanding two-way investment, optimizing their trade structure and enhancing industrial connectivity.

Thirdly, the two countries should communicate and coordinate with each other and safeguard their common interests, Xi said.

He urge the two sides to "take an active part in global economic governance and work together for world economic recovery and growth and equilibrium of international forces."

"We should work together to promote democracy in international relations, jointly meet global challenges such as the international financial crisis, climate change and sustainable development, and safeguard the common interests of our two countries and developing countries in general," he added.

Fourthly, China and Mexico should learn from each other through exchanges and carry forward their friendship, the Chinese president said, calling for joint efforts to expand exchanges in such areas as culture, education, sports, media and tourism, and boost interaction between the two countries' young generations.

Noting that Mexico is an important player in Latin America, Xi said the deepening of China-Mexico ties will inject great impetus into the development of China's relations with the entire region.

Latin America "is embracing another golden period of development," he said. "We believe that a more prosperous Latin America and the Caribbean will benefit the world in general, China as well."

Blessed with "an important window of opportunity," China and Latin America should join hands to achieve "fresh and greater progress" in their partnership of comprehensive cooperation, he said.

On the political front, China and Latin America should treat each other as sincere friends and continue to understand and support each other on issues involving the core interests and major concerns of either side, Xi said.