庆祝中墨建交50周年友城重庆灯光秀友谊深情

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At 19：00 on February 14th， the phrase “50 años de amistad entre México y China” （“Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Mexico”） in both Chinese and Spanish were shown on Chongqing Grand Theater and Chongqing World Financial Center （WFC）. The screens on the exterior walls of Chongqing Grand Theater and ten surrounding buildings were lit up with green， white， and red lights， the main colors of the Mexican national flag， together with scrolling images of traditional Mexican elements. The light show was a grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico， which expressed sincere wishes for the two countries to foster even closer friendship and greater cooperation.

Chongqing and the state of Nuevo León， Mexico established a sisterhood in 2013. In 2021， Chongqing Fengdu County and the Mexican city of Guanajuato became sister cities. On the same evening， as an international sister city of Guanajuato， Guanajuato State， Mexico， Fengdu County also participated in the celebration event， conveying its profound friendship with Guanajuato by lighting up the county government buildings and commercial streets.

China and Mexico established diplomatic relations on February 14， 1972 and a strategic partnership in 2003， which was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013. For 50 years， under the strategic leadership of the heads of state from both sides， China-Mexico relations have developed comprehensively， with growing political trust and strong cooperation in various fields. The cooperation between the two countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic fully reflects the close partnership of the two which is represented by a genuine friendship with a shared future.

In recent years， China and Mexico have deepened friendly exchanges and local government cooperation， in which sister city/province/state relations have become a major focus to promote bilateral relations. They help bring tangible benefits for the peoples derived from the friendship of the two countries， enhance pragmatic bidirectional cooperation in fields including economic and trade， culture， and tourism， and promote the in-depth development of national relations.

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico. To exhibit this friendship， the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries （CPAFFC） and the Mexican Embassy in China jointly organized this “Sister City Light Show” celebration event. Over 10 pairs of sister cities/provinces/states with active bilateral exchanges from China and Mexico participated and lit up their landmark buildings for one hour at the same time on the day of the anniversary. The light show in Chongqing was organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Municipal Government.

In recent years， Chongqing and Mexico have witnessed continuous progress in trade and economy， manufacturing， culture， and education， said Wang Wen， Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Municipal Government. It is hoped that after COVID-19， more Chongqing citizens can visit Mexico to experience the local culture and taste authentic tequila. Vice versa， Chongqing wishes to welcome more Mexican friends to try the Chongqing hot pot and feel the charm of this three-dimensional mountain city.

In 2021， Chongqing and Mexico registered RMB14.05 billion in foreign trade， an increase of 6.1%. At present， a number of Mexican companies were set up in Chongqing. After the outbreak of COVID-19， Chongqing has donated medical supplies to Mexico to help with epidemic prevention and control.

Photo/Foreign Affairs Office of Fengdu County Government，

Chongqing Fabu， and iChongqing

2月14日19時，“庆祝中国与墨西哥建交50周年”的中文和西班牙语字幕在重庆大剧院和重庆环球金融中心的外墙点亮。重庆大剧院外墙及周围楼宇十屏联动，亮起墨西哥国旗主色调的绿、白、红三色灯光，配合具有墨西哥国家传统元素的图案滚动播放，热烈庆祝中墨建交50周年，祝愿两国友谊更加深厚，合作广结硕果。

重庆与墨西哥新莱昂州于2013年建立友城关系;2021年，丰都县与瓜纳华托市缔结友城关系。当晚，重庆市丰都县作为墨西哥瓜纳华托州瓜纳华托市的国际友好城市，也参与了此次庆祝活动，通过点亮县政府大楼及商业街等地的灯光，传递与瓜纳华托的深情厚谊。

1972年2月14日，中国与墨西哥建交，2003年两国建立战略伙伴关系，2013年提升为全面战略伙伴关系。50年来，在两国元首战略引领下，中墨关系全面发展，政治互信不断加强，各领域合作势头强劲。两国在抗击新冠肺炎疫情方面开展了良好合作，充分体现了两国患难与共的真挚友谊和命运与共的合作关系。

近年来，中墨两国民间友好交流和地方政府合作日益深化。其中，友好城市（省州）成为促进两国关系发展的重要抓手，将两国友好关系转化为惠及人民的重要载体，增进了双方在经贸、文化、旅游等领域务实合作，助推了国家关系深入发展。

今年适逢中墨建交50周年，为体现两国友城之间的友好情谊，中国人民对外友好协会和墨西哥驻华大使馆共同组织发起此次“友城亮灯仪式”庆祝活动，中墨双方交往活跃的十余对友好城市（省州）参与其中，于建交日当天同一时刻点亮地标建筑以示庆祝，亮灯持续1小时。重庆的灯光秀活动由市政府外办承办。

市政府外办主任王雯表示，近年来，重庆与墨西哥在经贸、制造业、文化教育等领域的交流与合作不断加强。希望新冠肺炎疫情过后，有更多的重庆市民去墨西哥亲身体验当地的风土人情，品尝地道的龙舌兰酒。也希望有更多的墨西哥朋友来重庆，尝尝重庆火锅，体验这座立体山城的魅力。

据悉，重庆与墨西哥2021年进出口贸易额达140.5亿元，增长6.1%。目前，墨西哥在渝设立多家外商投资企业。新冠肺炎疫情爆发后，重庆市还向墨西哥捐赠了防疫物资，驰援抗疫工作。

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