On November 17, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.
Wen said that though China and Chile are separated by vast oceans, both peoples share sincere friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 40 years ago, bilateral relations have become more mature, stable, firm and full of vigor, bringing tangible benefits to both peoples and promoting the development of China-Latin America relations.
Wen said that China and Chile shared huge potential and broad prospects on trade cooperation. He called on the two sides to advance the building of FTA, and promote common development of commodity trade and trade in service and investment. Both sides should give full play to their cooperation mechanisms, and plan, push forward and implement pragmatic cooperation in all areas. Wen said China encouraged the businesses of the two countries to intensify cooperation and expand mutual investment, suggesting the two governments provide better environment and conditions to boost cooperation. China would boost ties with Chile in a comprehensive way, Wen said, expressing his confidence in more outcomes of bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
Pinera said Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with China. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 40 years ago, bilateral relations have been developing continuously with fruitful results achieved in friendly cooperation of mutual benefit. China has become Chile's biggest trade partner. Both sides have much in common and bilateral relations enjoy a solid foundation. Pinera said Chile attached great importance to relations with China and had always adhered to the one-China policy. Chile appreciates China's concepts of scientific development and harmonious society and is ready to work with China to deepen pragmatic cooperation in economy, trade and other areas, expand mutual investment and push forward bilateral ties for the benefit of both peoples.
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Chinese Ambassador to Chile Lv Fan attended the meeting.