On February 5, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Laura Fernández on her election as President of the Republic of Costa Rica.

Xi Jinping noted that over the past 18 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Costa Rica, bilateral relations have developed rapidly, with fruitful results in exchanges and cooperation across various fields, effectively enhancing the well-being of the two peoples. Facts have fully proved that the development of China-Costa Rica relations serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and reflects the prevailing trend of the times and the shared aspiration of the people.

Xi Jinping emphasized that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Costa Rica relations and stands ready to work with President Laura Fernández to strengthen strategic communication, deepen political mutual trust, actively advance cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations on the basis of the one-China principle, so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.