Xi Jinping Exchanges Messages of Congratulations with Lebanese President Michel Aoun on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Lebanon Diplomatic Relations

On November 9, 2021, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Lebanese President Michel Aoun on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Lebanon.

Xi Jinping pointed out in his message, the relations between China and Lebanon have been developing steadily since the two countries established diplomatic ties. China and Lebanon have continuously deepened bilateral cooperation in various fields, and offered each other understanding and support on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, setting an example that big and small countries treat each other equally and seek mutually beneficial and win-win outcomes. I attach great importance to the development of China-Lebanon ties, and I am ready to work with President Aoun to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries as an opportunity to consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and lift China-Lebanon friendly and cooperative relations to a new level. China will continue to provide Lebanon with assistance and support in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, developing its economy, and improving its people's wellbeing.

Aoun said in his message that Lebanon and China have launched constructive cooperation in political, economic, cultural and other fields since the establishment of diplomatic relations 50 years ago. Lebanon thanks China for supporting Lebanon's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, its just cause, and its COVID-19 response. Lebanon cherishes its relationship with China, holds China's development achievements in high regard, and looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with China for the benefit of the two peoples.