China and Nicaragua gave a new boost to their bilateral relationship and cooperation this week with the opening last Wednesday by the Chinese embassy of a consular services office in Managua, aimed at facilitating immigration and document procedures.
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During the office’s inauguration ceremony, Laureano Ortega, Presidential Advisor for Investment Promotion, Trade, and International Cooperation, emphasized that the opening of the office represents a new step in strengthening cooperative relations and will expedite procedures for Nicaraguans traveling to China.
“It will also strengthen the exchange between companies, businesspeople, and investments; all documents that need to be authenticated, notarized, and all registration procedures can be carried out at this office,” the presidential advisor stated.
Ortega emphasized that the new consular office has the support and assistance of the Nicaraguan government in fulfilling its objectives and expanding bilateral ties.
“This is further proof that this fraternal relationship, this strategic partnership, as it has already been termed by our leaders, is progressing successfully, achieving its goals, and expanding cooperation in all fields,” the official stated.
For his part, the Chinese ambassador to Nicaragua, Qu Yuhui, highlighted that the opening of the office will prevent Nicaraguans from having to travel to third countries to conduct business related to trips to China.
The diplomat recalled that in early December, both countries commemorated the fourth anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations, a period in which, he affirmed, significant progress has been made.
“We will take advantage of this fourth anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua as a new starting point for us to continue working hand in hand and to further boost exchange between us,” he emphasized.
The new consular office will offer services related to passports, notarized documents, and Chinese visas, which will also be available online.
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