Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile will lift China's relations with Latin America to a new level.

On the basis of their traditional friendship, China and Latin American countries have deepened their cooperation in a wide range of fields, supporting each other in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference and exploring a path of development that suits their national conditions.

Latin American countries are playing an increasingly important role in world affairs and are enjoying a prevailing trend of rejuvenation and social stability. That Mexico has just hosted a meeting of the G20 leaders and Brazil the Rio+20 conference testifies to Latin America's growing clout.