Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Beijing's readiness to elevate bilateral relations with Argentina during a high-profile meeting at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. The diplomatic push aims to expand practical cooperation and reinforce multilateral collaboration across Latin America.
Wang, representing China's vision of equitable global partnerships, emphasized mutual benefits in trade, technology, and sustainable development. \"Our cooperation model respects sovereignty while creating tangible progress,\" he stated, highlighting China's commitment to multilateralism through the China-CELAC Forum's 10th anniversary initiatives.
Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein reciprocated the sentiment, pledging strengthened collaboration in critical sectors and thanking China for supporting Argentina's position on the Malvinas Islands sovereignty debate. Both nations agreed to enhance political coordination and cultural exchanges, positioning Argentina as a key bridge between China and Latin American markets.
The meeting underscored China's growing engagement with Global South nations through infrastructure investments and technology transfers. Wang confirmed plans for increased high-level exchanges, while Werthein affirmed Argentina's adherence to the one-China principle – a diplomatic cornerstone ensuring stable cross-Pacific relations.
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FM Wang Yi says China ready to push ties with Argentina to new level
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