The establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Costa Rica in 2007 and the rapid growth of bilateral ties since then are in the interests of the two countries and peoples, said China's ambassador to the central American nation.

China has confidence in the prospects of the two-way ties and attaches importance to the bilateral friendly cooperation, Ambassador Li Changhua told Xinhua in a recent interview ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi's visit to Costa Rica between Aug. 1 and 2.

Stressing it is the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to the central American nation since the two countries forged diplomatic ties, Li said the Chinese government is willing to make joint efforts with Costa Rica to facilitate win-win cooperation and foster a bright future for the bilateral relationship.

The ambassador said China-Costa Rica relations have been developing in a rapid and comprehensive way in the past three years. Bilateral dialogues and consultations have been conducted on an equal basis as the two sides are enhancing political trust and broadening consensus.

There have been frequent high-level exchanges including visits by heads of state from the two countries and exchanges between the two parliaments and political parties in both countries, he said.

China and Costa Rica have been coordinating closely on crucial global and regional affairs such as UN reform and climate change, Li said.