Beijing, June 9th—Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with participants of the training course for political party leaders from South America. 

Ma spoke positively of China-Latin America relations and inter-party exchanges, and noted that the CPC is willing to strengthen exchanges with political parties of South American countries, deepen exchanges and mutual learning on experience in state governance and administration, and promote practical cooperation through inter-party channels. Ma also briefed the participants on the CPC’s education campaign to establish and practice a correct view on governance performance. 

The foreign participants highly commended China's achievements in economic and social development. They noted that China has achieved steady national development by successively implementing five-year plans and adhering to a people-centered development philosophy, becoming a source of hope for the Global South. They expressed willingness to strengthen exchanges with the CPC, promote Latin America-China relations and practical cooperation in various fields, and contribute to the development of the respective countries. 

The two sides also exchanged views on the current international situation.