China's Foreign Ministry said Ecuador President Daniel Noboa will make his first
state visit to China and will hold talks with President Xi Jinping; he will also
meet Premier Li Qiang and NPC Standing Committee chairman Zhao Leji. Beijing
described Ecuador as a major Latin American partner and a comprehensive
strategic partner; the two countries have signed Belt and Road cooperation
documents and a free trade agreement. The visit coincides with the 10th
anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership and is aimed at
consolidating political trust and advancing bilateral cooperation.