Mexico, a beautiful and vast country. It is one of the ancient cultural centers of Indians in the American continent. It is the economic power and the second most populous country in Latin America. It has charming sunshine and beaches, colorful colors and hospitable people. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations for half a century, especially since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in 2013, the development of bilateral relations has entered a fast lane. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been deepened day by day, and friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields have been strengthened. In the promotion of China Mexico relations, the Consulate General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou, consul general Carlos? Under the leadership of ambassador hilarte, he has made outstanding contributions. At the end of his term of office, we have the honor to invite Carlos? Ambassador hilart made an exclusive interview to share his story and insights in Guangzhou in the past six years. Carlos, Consul General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou? Ambassador hilart received an exclusive interview with Xinhua news agency On the beautiful combination of Mexican culture, history, present and future Mexico, like China, has a long and splendid cultural history that is unique in human civilization. The famous Olmec culture, Toltec culture, teotivacan culture, sapotec culture, Maya culture and Aztec culture were bred here, and the latter developed the Aztec empire, the largest country in North America in the pre Columbian period. Aztec pyramid, an important cultural monument in Mexico, is famous for its magnificent, unique architectural style and difficult mysteries. These human civilizations have made landmark achievements in urban construction, architecture, astronomical research, mathematics, military and other aspects. "Mexican culture can be traced back to more than 3000 years ago. With ancient civilization, indigenous culture and colonial history, contemporary Mexico has inherited and developed in continuous integration. I am proud of our long and powerful history and culture." Carlos? Ambassador hilart introduced. Mexico, a colorful country, is not only an industrial country, but also has an artistic atmosphere. It can be said to be a good combination of history, present and future. He also pointed out that Mexico is a very warm country. There is a passionate nation here, especially cherishing the friendship with other countries and their people. Mexicans are as hardworking and brave as Chinese. All this convinced him that Mexico would have a bright future. Aztec pyramid is the largest building in the ruins of theotihuacan and one of the largest buildings in Central America Mexican diet was included in the representative list of human intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011. Cornflakes, tacos, avocado, tequila... Mexican food culture is world-famous, and Mexicans are "experts" in cooking. Besides food, Carlos? Ambassador hilarte also strongly recommended the urban scenery of Mexico. Some cities with colonial history still retain the most primitive state of historical buildings and their cultural atmosphere. Walking along the road, you can feel the historical infiltration and cultural relics of a city for hundreds of years, and then spend a good night in a modern quality hotel. I believe it is a good choice. Another "personal recommendation" of the ambassador is the sunshine beach in Mexico, especially the state of Quintana Roo, which has one of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world and integrates vacation, hotel, food and various high-quality services. Let's also look forward to going to Mexico to experience the charming scenery and cultural charm of Mexico after the end of the epidemic. At the mikta cultural exchange event, the Consulate General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou displayed Mexican characteristic products At the mikta cultural exchange event, the Consulate General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou displayed Mexican characteristic products On the career of diplomats, China Mexico relations are experiencing the best moment Ambassador Carlos hilarte was born in Mexico City. He has worked in the Ministry of foreign affairs of Mexico since 1983. He has officially joined the diplomatic service system of the Ministry of foreign affairs of Mexico since April 1991. He was appointed ambassador by the president of Mexico in April 2017. As a diplomat, he served in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sacramento, California and San Bernardino, California, and officially served as Consul General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou in 2016. After his term of office in Guangzhou, China ends in late June this year, he will go to Little Rock, Arkansas to serve as Mexico's consul general there. Carlos, Consul General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou? Ambassador hilart When talking about the opportunity and internal drive to engage in diplomatic work, Ambassador Carlos hilarte smiled and admitted that at first he just "wanted to find a part-time job". After some job transfers, in 1990, he took the national examination of the Ministry of foreign affairs, passed it in 1991 and was appointed by the Minister for foreign affairs of Mexico. This year was an important turning point in Ambassador Carlos hilarte's life. "Since then, I have been engaged in this exciting and meaningful career. Although sometimes I have to sacrifice some personal time, this job is exciting and challenging. I love my career." For him, coming to Guangzhou as consul general is also a meaningful and challenging thing. Earlier, Ambassador Carlos hilarte mainly engaged in diplomatic work in the United States. Due to geographical proximity and other reasons, the number of Mexican communities in the United States is relatively large, and the consulate's work focus is mainly on community services. After coming to Guangzhou, he felt that the biggest change was that the scale of the Mexican community was much smaller than that in the United States. At the same time, he also realized China's international status and the importance of economic activities and government communication, so he adjusted the focus of his work in time. In these six years, the Consulate General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou has visited many government officials from different places and levels and participated in hundreds of commercial, trade and cultural exchanges, which has greatly improved the quality of dialogue between the consulate and local governments and consulates of other countries. Ambassador Carlos hilarte said: "we recognize that Mexico needs to know China better, and China can know Mexico better through us. All we do is to build a bridge of friendship between the Chinese people and the Mexican people. I always believe that the more we understand each other, the better we can treat each other. In the end, we will find that we can cooperate well, because we are no different." At the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico, Ambassador Carlos hilarte (Center), Cang Feng (right), deputy director of Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office, and Lei Weiju (left), deputy director of Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office, made a toast Talking about the common ground between Mexicans and Chinese people, in addition to attaching importance to family relations and hard work, Ambassador Carlos hilarte said with a smile: "we all love food. In Guangzhou, as in Mexico, people talk about food in less than 15 minutes." When it comes to China Mexico relations, Ambassador Carlos hilarte believes that the two countries are experiencing the best moment in bilateral relations in history. The bilateral trade between the two countries is closely linked, and the free trade agreement also creates more possibilities for trade between the two countries, such as the production of spare parts, which not only promotes economic development, but also creates a lot of employment opportunities. China Mexico trade is still unbalanced, which requires joint efforts. He also expects more investment to enter Mexico through China, so that both sides can benefit from the world market. In the face of the COVID-19, Mexico has always remembered and thanked China for its support, which is also a testimony to the strength of the friendship between the two countries. It is believed that after the end of the epidemic, the two sides will have more in-depth economic, trade and cultural exchanges. At the same time, he said that media publicity has also played a vital role in promoting bilateral relations: "I am very happy to take this opportunity to share my thoughts. At the same time, I hope to invite you to Mexico through the news agency to learn about Mexico and invest, start business and travel in Mexico." Ambassador Carlos hilarte and Mexican communities and international friends in China About living in China. I like Cantonese food and walking along the river Guangzhou has always been famous for its cultural diversity, openness and inclusiveness and vibrant urban charm. Ambassador Carlos hilarte told the news agency that his life in Guangzhou has always been very comfortable. Even though the epidemic has brought some restrictions, in general, Guangzhou is a safe city with a good quality of life and many cultural landmarks to visit. "I'll miss the delicious Cantonese food." Ambassador Carlos hilarte said with "regret" that "I talked to my wife a few days ago. What makes us a little disappointed is that no matter where we go in the future, we will never be able to eat such delicious Cantonese food." The consul general's work is not easy, so Ambassador Carlos hilarte likes to go out for a walk with his wife whenever he has free time. As long as the weather permits, they will walk along the river, sometimes do sports, and sometimes visit the classics of the way. This allows him to relax physically and mentally while maintaining a healthy physique. Conscientious work seems to make time pass very quickly. Ambassador Carlos hilarte sighed that six years feel like two or three years. During his stay in Guangzhou, he had two most unforgettable moments. One was the Mexican Independence Day celebration held by the Consulate in 2019 (cancelled due to the epidemic after 2019), when the Mexican community had become larger and more powerful. He thanked all the staff of the consulate, including his colleagues in Mexico and Guangzhou, for their dedication and success in hosting the event and witnessing the beautiful moment together. Another unforgettable memory is when he was awarded the title of ambassador by the Mexican authorities in 2017, which was an important honor and highlight moment in his career. Ambassador Carlos hilarte and staff of the Consulate General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou As the consul general, the busy work and restrictions make him unable to travel to different places with his family at will, just like ordinary people. When asked where he would like to travel if he has the opportunity, he told us that it is difficult to predict the future. His long-term work experience taught him not to overemphasize what you will do in three years, but to abide by and complete what you must do in the near future. Next, he wants to get to know the people and things in Little Rock, Arkansas, do his best to serve the local Mexican community, and constantly learn and deepen in international affairs. Looking back on six years in China, Ambassador Carlos hilarte sighed: "I would like to tell you that at the end of my nearly six-year term as Consul General of the United Mexican States in Guangzhou, I am very happy to have the opportunity to work and live in China. This is a very meaningful journey in terms of personal experience and work experience. I dare not say I know China very well, but at least I have a deeper understanding of this impressive country than ever before. And I will continue to know it for the rest of my life China, because I know this country will play an increasingly important role on the international stage. "