State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Xiao Jie met with Homero Acosta Alvarez, secretary of Cuba’s Council of State, in Beijing on June 20.

Xiao commented positively on the relations between China and Cuba. He called on both sides to implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries.

The two countries should further consolidate political mutual trust, deepen mutual-interest cooperation, exchange experiences in governance, and promote bilateral relations to move forward, Xiao said.

Acosta said that the Cuban people appreciated the support and help provided by China. China’s successful experience is an important reference for Cuba’s socialism development.

Cuba is willing to further strengthen the traditional friendship with China, and expand cooperation in various fields, he said.