08:45 | Lima, Nov. 27 (ANDINA).
Chinese President Hu Jintao's participation in the Economic Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima on Nov.17-26 and his state visit to Peru were rich in content and fruitful in result, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Thursday.
At the APEC meeting, Hu put forward five-point proposals on dealing with major global issues of common concern.
He urged APEC member economies to build consensus and promote sound development of the multilateral trading regime. He also urged them to take up responsibilities and jointly tackle climate change.
"In addition, APEC member economies should enhance exchanges and cooperation and join forces to combat natural disasters," the Chinese leader said.
"Efforts should be made to regulate guidance and strengthen corporate social responsibility," he added.
The Chinese president also stressed the importance for APEC members to take coordinated actions and ensure world food and energy security.
During Hu's visit to Peru, the two sides announced the successful conclusion of the FTA talks and the formal establishment of strategic partnership between the two countries.
They agreed to give priority to cooperation in the fields of trade, investment in mining industry, infrastructure-construction, hi-tech, and poverty reduction.
In his address to the Peruvian Congress, Hu expounded on China's position on promoting Sino-Latin America relations and put forward concrete proposals to boost Sino-Latin America ties.
Hu's proposals included continuously deepening political relations, enhancing mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation, strengthening communication and coordination in international affairs, promote interaction and learn from each other in all fields of social development, and promoting cultural dialogues.
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Published: 11/27/2008