In a celebratory message on Saturday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang extended warm congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar as she assumed office as prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. This greeting highlights a 51-year journey of friendship that has yielded fruitful collaboration across multiple sectors.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 51 years ago, the two nations have enjoyed steady growth in bilateral relations, seeing successes in trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges. Traditional friendship between the Chinese and Trinidad and Tobago people has only deepened over time.
Premier Li spoke highly of Persad-Bissessar's role as a key participant and promoter of China-Trinidad and Tobago ties. He noted that China places great importance on the partnership and expressed readiness to work with the prime minister to leverage high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, aiming to elevate the comprehensive cooperative partnership and bring more benefits to both peoples.
Looking ahead, this high-level exchange sets the stage for future projects that resonate with young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and travelers. From infrastructure initiatives to people-to-people exchanges, the evolving partnership offers fresh opportunities for sustainable development and cross-cultural engagement.
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