On June 28, 2022, State Councilor and foreign minister Wangyi held a telephone conversation with Venezuelan foreign minister Faria at request. Wangyi expressed that today coincides with the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Venezuela, and our call can be said to be at the right time. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China Venezuela relations have always been firm as a rock, no matter how the international situation changes. The leaders of the two countries have established solid mutual trust and friendship, providing important political guarantee and strategic guidance for the development of China Venezuela comprehensive strategic partnership. China is willing to continue to deepen political mutual trust, continue traditional friendship and enhance mutually beneficial cooperation with Venezuela. Wangyi said that the Chinese side thanks Venezuela for standing firmly with the Chinese side on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and human rights and issuing a voice of justice. China will, as always, resolutely oppose interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela by external forces under any pretext, firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding national sovereignty and social stability, and support the Venezuelan people in choosing a development path that suits their own national conditions. The Chinese side will also continue to provide Venezuela with assistance within its capabilities in combating the epidemic. Wangyi pointed out that China and Venezuela should continue to strengthen unity and cooperation in multilateral affairs, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the two countries, practice genuine multilateralism, and safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core and the international order based on international law. The trend of the times of world multi polarization, economic globalization and democratization of international relations is irresistible. China is willing to work with Venezuela to always stand on the right side of history, safeguard international fairness and justice, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind. Faria said that under the guidance of the two heads of state, Venezuela China comprehensive strategic partnership has made great progress and is full of vitality. He thanked the Chinese side for providing strong support to Venezuela in combating the epidemic. Venezuela firmly supports the one China principle and the "one country, two systems" policy, and firmly supports China in defending its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Venezuela is willing to innovate with China and deepen bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation. Faria extended warm congratulations in advance on the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and praised the Communist Party of China as a great political party, holding high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and always committed to serving the Chinese people. (Xinhua News Agency)