In a meeting held in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin reaffirmed the strong ties between the two nations and pledged to enhance cooperation across various sectors.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the longstanding friendship and mutual understanding between the Chinese mainland and Uruguay. He noted that their relationship serves as a model for interactions between countries of different sizes.
“China is committed to working with Uruguay to carry forward our traditional friendship and deepen high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative,” Wang said. He called for enhanced political trust, mutually beneficial cooperation, and multilateral coordination to enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Addressing the complexities of the current international situation, Wang Yi expressed China’s readiness to cooperate with Global South countries to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade, and contribute to global peace and development. He praised the achievements of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum, highlighting its role in building a multi-level and wide-ranging cooperation framework.
Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin echoed the strong commitment to bilateral ties. “Despite the geographical distance and size differences, Uruguay and China have always maintained mutual respect, understanding, and trust,” he said. Lubetkin reaffirmed Uruguay’s firm adherence to the one-China principle and support for the “One Country, Two Systems” policy.
Lubetkin emphasized the historical significance of the upcoming ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and thanked China for its consistent support of Latin American integration and CELAC solidarity. “We look forward to fruitful outcomes that will benefit our region and strengthen our collective development,” he added.
