Heading a CPAFFC working group, Vice President Xie Yuan visited the State of New Mexico of USA from March 5 to 7. During the visit, he held meetings with Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez of New Mexico, Director Alan Armijo of Constituent Services of Albuquerque Mayor’s Office, and, Chair Carol Lopez of Sister Cities Committee in the City of Santa Fe, and discussed on the ways to further promote practical cooperation and sister state/province/cities relations between New Mexico and China. The US side views China as an important international partner, and believes that China’s rapid development has created numerous opportunities for New Mexico. New Mexico will continue to strengthen its exchanges and cooperation with China in all areas, and push forward the friendly ties with China.