Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez in Santiago, Chile, Jan. 22, 2018. (Xinhua/Xu Rui)

Wang told Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez that China has always supported Cuba's following a development path in line with its national conditions and appreciates Cuba's contribution to the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum and its outcomes.

He hoped Cuba will continue its important role in promoting cooperation between China and LAC.

Rodriguez said Cuba values China's important role in maintaining global peace and stability and promoting global economic development and South-South cooperation. Cuba is willing to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen coordination in global affairs, he said.