Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 19, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Argentina to continue with cooperative efforts toward boosting the development of both countries when meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the G20 Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reflecting on the progress made by the two countries since the establishment of their diplomatic relationship in 1972, Xi urged closer cooperation between China and Argentina to bolster both nations' developments. Shotlist: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Nov 19, 2024: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President (partially overlaid with shot 2): "It gives me great pleasure to meet with you, Mr. President Milei. Since your election as president, we have exchanged letters and messages on many occasions. Last month, you sent a warm congratulatory letter on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in which you said you cherish China-Argentina friendly relations and stand ready to continue your efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation. I appreciate that. I have paid two state visits to Argentina, during which I was left with a deep and beautiful impression. Under your leadership, Mr. President, your country is pushing ahead at full throttle with reforms, economic recovery and national renewal. China supports Argentina in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions. I wish your country every success in its reform efforts. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries more than half a century ago, the two sides have always respected each other, treated each other as equals and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results. Bilateral friendly cooperation in various fields has benefited the two peoples. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Argentina comprehensive strategic partnership. Bilateral relations are at an important juncture of building on past achievements and forging ahead. China treasures the traditional friendship between the two peoples and attaches great importance to developing relations with Argentina. I am willing to work with you to maintain and steer the direction of China-Argentina relations and promote the sustained and steady development of the China-Argentina comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to better support the developments of our respective countries, and bring more benefits to the two peoples." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 2. National flags of China, Argentina [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]