On November 19, 2024, Commissioner Cui Jianchun met with new Consul General of Venezuela Mr O'Brien Ernesto GUERRA CÓRDOVA and issued exequatur to him.
Commissioner Cui welcomed Mr CÓRDOVA to take up his new post in Hong Kong, briefed him on the global significance of China’s modernization with Chinese characteristics, and introduced the successful practice of "one country, two systems" in the Hong Kong SAR. Commissioner Cui encouraged Mr CÓRDOVA to seize opportunities and make his efforts to further promote Hong Kong-Venezuela cooperation.
Mr CÓRDOVA expressed his high appreciation to China's development and full confidence about Hong Kong's unique advantages and bright prospects. He said he would continue to learn from China's experience and further promote cooperation between Venezuela and Hong Kong in the fields of economy, trade, finance and culture in the future.