Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to enhancing cooperation and aligning development strategies more closely with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) during the eighth round of dialogue at the UN headquarters in New York.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised CELAC for its recent achievements in strengthening dialogue and promoting regional and international cooperation, highlighting its growing influence as a key integration organization in the Western Hemisphere. He underscored the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean as vital components of the \"Global South\" and significant contributors to global governance.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the deepening political trust and expanding practical cooperation between China and the region, noting that China has consistently been the second-largest trading partner for Latin America and the Caribbean. He pointed out that 22 countries have joined the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, with several landmark projects progressing steadily.
The China-CELAC Forum, now in its 10th year, plays a crucial role in advancing bilateral relations and fostering sustainable development. Wang urged both sides to reflect on their achievements over the past decade and to plan future cooperation, aiming to strengthen political trust and deepen mutual benefits.
Marking the forum's 10th anniversary, Wang encouraged both parties to design a new cooperation agenda that enhances dialogue and promotes people-to-people exchanges, establishing a strong foundation for future collaboration.
CELAC member states highly praised the fruitful results of China-CELAC cooperation and appreciated China's positive contributions to promoting this partnership and assisting CELAC countries in sustainable development.
Both sides agreed to seize the opportunity of the forum's 10th anniversary to design the next phase of cooperation, deepen dialogue, and enhance people-to-people exchanges, setting a new starting point for future collaboration.
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Wang Yi: China to align development strategies more closely with CELAC
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