习近平向葡萄牙新任总统塞古罗致贺电

新华社北京3月9日电　3月9日，国家主席习近平向安东尼奥·若泽·塞古罗致贺电，祝贺他就任葡萄牙共和国总统。

习近平指出，中国和葡萄牙传统友谊深厚。建交47年来，两国坚持相互尊重、相互支持，运用政治智慧妥善解决澳门问题，秉持伙伴精神深化互利合作，在国际事务中密切配合，双边关系始终健康稳定发展。我高度重视中葡关系发展，愿同塞古罗总统一道努力，加强战略沟通，巩固高水平互信，促进高质量合作，不断充实中葡全面战略伙伴关系内涵，为两国人民带来更多福祉。

Xi extends congratulations to Portugal's new president Antonio Jose Seguro

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Antonio Jose Seguro on assuming the presidency of the Portuguese Republic.

In his message, Xi pointed out the profound traditional friendship between China and Portugal.

Xi said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 47 years ago, the two countries have adhered to mutual respect and support, properly resolved the question of Macao with political wisdom, deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in the spirit of partnership, closely coordinated in international affairs, and the bilateral relations have always developed in a sound and stable manner.

Xi said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Portugal relations and is ready to work with Seguro to enhance strategic communication, consolidate high-level mutual trust, promote high-quality cooperation, and continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to bring more benefits to the people of both countries. ■