XI JINPING to MADURO: “China will continue to firmly support Venezuela’s efforts to safeguard national sovereignty, national dignity, and social stability, as well as Venezuela’s just cause of opposing external interference. I’m pleased to join you in announcing the elevation of China-Venezuela relations to an all-weather strategic partnership.”

MADURO to XI JINPING: “The relationship between Venezuela and China is a model for ties between Global South countries. I have witnessed how China has become a superpower committed to peace and the well-being and cooperation of all mankind.”