INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with
Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin in Beijing on Monday
The two sides reaffirmed the strength of China-Uruguay relations and pledged to further deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.Wang
highlighted the longstanding friendship and mutual understanding between China and Uruguay, noting that their relationship serves as a model
for interactions between countries of different sizes
The top Chinese diplomat emphasized China's commitment to working with Uruguay to carry forward traditional friendship and to deepen
high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative
He called for enhanced political trust, mutually beneficial cooperation, and multilateral coordination to enrich the China-Uruguay
comprehensive strategic partnership.In addressing the current complex international situation, Wang said China stands ready 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, noting that it has built a
multi-level and wide-ranging cooperation framework
He said China supports regional unity and self-reliance in Latin America and looks forward to fruitful outcomes from the upcoming
ministerial meeting of the forum.Foreign Minister Lubetkin echoed the strong commitment to bilateral ties, noting that despite the
geographical distance and size differences, Uruguay and China have always maintained mutual respect, understanding, and trust
He reiterated 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
He also thanked China for its consistent support of Latin American integration and CELAC solidarity.
