China's Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons

China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting in Beijing
China's President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for the China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting in Beijing, China May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

China's President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Suriname's President-elect Jennifer Simons, Chinese state media Xinhua reported on Sunday.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Suriname relations and that he is willing to work with Simmons to promote greater development of the strategic partnership between the two countries, Xinhua reported.

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