Suriname media delegation on 9-day visit to China

Nine delegates from seven Surinamese media outlets made up the Surinamese media delegation that have begun a nine-day journey in China.

They met with the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs and attended the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Regular Press Conference at the Blue Hall on June 12.

So far the media delegation has already visited the headquarters of the China Media Group, Xinhua News Agency, the China Public Diplomacy Association, and the world-famous, Great Wall.

Only two months ago, Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi led a team in Beijing for an official visit there, where he met and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Credit: Chinese Embassy - Suriname photo.

At the conclusion of his visit, Xi said China is willing to work with Suriname to further expand people-to-people exchanges and step-up international coordination.

China attaches importance to developing relations with and supports Caribbean countries in seeking prosperity and development and improving people's well-being.

In 1976, China and Suriname officially established their diplomatic relations, opening up a new era for the greater friendship between the two peoples.