LIMA - The Chancay Port will strongly consolidate Peru's position as a gateway that connects land and sea, Asia and Latin America, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Xi made the remarks when attending the opening ceremony of the Chancay Port via video link with his Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte.

The Chancay Port is not only a good deep-water port, but also the first smart port and green port in South America, which, when completed, will also bring Peru huge revenues and create a large number of jobs, Xi said.

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In his talks with Boluarte on Thursday, Xi said that China is ready to work with Peru to build a new land-sea corridor between China and Latin America with Chancay Port as a starting point.

The corridor, to connect the Inca Trail with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, will open up a road of common prosperity and happiness for Peru and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, Xi said. 

During their talks, Xi also said China-Peru ties have become a model of solidarity and cooperation among countries of different sizes, systems, and cultures. He called on the two countries to promote the integration of industrial and supply chains.

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The Chinese president flew in earlier Thursday to pay a state visit to Peru and attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.