Chinese, Guyanan presidents exchange messages on diplomatic ties anniversary
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Guyanan counterpart David Granger exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between their countries.
Xi said that Guyana was one of the first Caribbean countries to establish diplomatic relations with China and that the bilateral relations have witnessed comprehensive development in the past 45 years. 
The Chinese president said he is willing to work with Granger to further cement mutual political trust, expand reciprocal cooperation and push forward the China-Guyana partnership of friendly cooperation. 
For his part, Granger said the two countries have witnessed frequent interactions and vigorous cooperation since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, and China has provided significant support for the development of the Guyanan economy.
He said that he looks forward to continuously working with the Chinese side to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and boost the existing partnership.
(Source: Xinhua)