Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 21. On April 19, President Xi Jinping called Daniel Novoya to congratulate him on his re-election as president of the Republic of Ecuador.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Ecuador are comprehensive strategic partners. In recent years, China-Europe relations have maintained a good development momentum, the political mutual trust between the two countries has been deepened, cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results, and the friendship between the two peoples has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ecuador. I am willing to work with the President to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to a new level and better benefit the people of both countries.

On the same day, Vice President Han Zheng sent a congratulatory message to Ecuador's elected Vice President Pinto.