Liu said, during your tenure as Philippine president, you put developing relations with China in a priority position in the diplomatic work of the Philippines, writing a story of success in China-Philippines relations. The Chinese side highly appreciates your outstanding contributions to deepening bilateral strategic mutual trust, practical cooperation and friendship between the two peoples. In recent years, China-Philippines relations have seen a turnaround, and been consolidated, improved and upgraded. The Chinese side believes that under the joint guidance and promotion of President Xi Jinping and President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, China-Philippines relations will usher in a "golden era". The CPC is willing to, together with all major political parties of the Philippines, strengthen strategic communication and mutual learning, and make greater contributions to China-Philippines friendship in the new era.

Arroyo spoke highly the huge achievements of the Chinese people made under the right leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core. Being optimistic about China's huge development potential and bright prospects, she wished the 20th CPC National Congress a complete success. She recalled her many visits to China, and said, the Philippine side attaches great importance to developing its relations with China, sees China as a friend and partner, and hopes to see greater development of bilateral friendship. Inter-party exchanges play an important role in the development of bilateral relations. Major political parties of the Philippines all hope to enhance exchanges with the CPC, and actively boost Philippines-China relations for healthy and stable development. It is believed that under the joint efforts of both countries, Philippines-China relations will be better.

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