Beijing, June 22nd—Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with a delegation headed by Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor of Nicaragua for the Promotion of Investment, Trade and International Cooperation, and Coordinator for Cooperation with China.  

Ma said that since the two countries resumed diplomatic relations five years ago, China-Nicaragua relations have achieved leapfrog development under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state. China appreciates Nicaragua's firm adherence to the one-China principle and will continue to support Nicaragua in safeguarding national sovereignty and dignity, independently choosing a development path suited to its national conditions, and opposing foreign interference. The CPC cherishes its traditional friendship with the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) of Nicaragua, and stands ready to deepen the exchange of experience in state governance and administration and expand the breadth and depth of inter-party exchanges, so as to advance sustained and steady development of China-Nicaragua relations. Ma also briefed the guests on the rich essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building and on the education campaign on establishing and practicing the correct view of governance performance. 

Laureano highly commended the results of bilateral cooperation over the past five years. He reiterated Nicaragua's firm adherence to the one-China principle, and said that inter-party exchanges are an important pillar of bilateral relations. The FSLN stands ready to further deepen inter-party exchanges and cooperation, strengthen the sharing of experience in party governance and state governance, and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples. 

Erwin Ramirez, Minister of Development, Industry and Commerce of Nicaragua, Ramiro José Cruz Flores, Nicaragua's Ambassador to China, and others attended the meeting.