BEIJING, Aug. 19 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Foreign Affairs Minister of Chile Francisco Perez Mackenna on Wednesday in Beijing.

He, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that bilateral political mutual trust has deepened, and positive results have been achieved in practical cooperation in various fields under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries.

China is willing to carry forward its traditional friendship with Chile, strengthen economic cooperation, deepen exchanges in various fields, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations, He added.

Francisco Perez Mackenna said that developing relations with China is a priority direction of Chile's diplomacy, adding that the Chilean side is willing to deepen cooperation in various fields and promote bilateral relations to a higher level.