Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a number of meetings with his counterparts immediately before and after the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC [Community of Latin American and Caribbean States] Forum.
On May 12, he met with his counterparts from Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China, and from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana and Peru.
During a group meeting with the foreign ministers and representatives of the Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, Wang Yi said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum, which is of great significance in building on past achievements and opening up new prospects. Over the past decade, the China-Caribbean comprehensive cooperative partnership has entered a fast track, yielding remarkable outcomes across various fields. Leaders of all Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China have made visits to China, and eight Caribbean nations have joined the big family of the Belt and Road Initiative. A large number of key cooperation projects between China and the Caribbean have been put into use or are well underway. Six Caribbean countries have signed comprehensive mutual visa exemption agreements with China. People-to-people and cultural exchanges between both sides have grown increasingly active. All Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China have established Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms, and the number of sister-city partnerships continues to grow. During the pandemic, the two sides stood together through thick and thin, writing a new chapter in China-Caribbean friendship.
He stated that Caribbean countries are an indispensable part of the China-CELAC Forum, and China-Caribbean cooperation has broad prospects. Looking ahead, both sides should work together to deepen and strengthen the China-Caribbean comprehensive cooperative partnership. It is important to deepen political mutual trust and continue mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests. Both sides should step up practical cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation to help Caribbean countries accelerate self-driven development. The two sides should enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen cooperation in education, culture, news, sports and other fields, and bring people’s hearts closer. China will offer more government scholarships and training opportunities. China will also continue to assist Caribbean countries in addressing climate change and support Caribbean countries in seeking strength through unity and playing a greater role in international affairs.
Foreign ministers and representatives of Caribbean countries expressed the view that the Caribbean nations and China show mutual trust and mutual respect. They expressed gratitude to China for its long-standing and strong support in key areas such as infrastructure, green development, post-disaster reconstruction, agriculture, healthcare, and education in Caribbean countries. This has helped Caribbean countries improve people’s well-being, enhance economic resilience and accelerate sustainable development, and set an example for South-South cooperation. The one-China principle remains the cornerstone of relations between the Caribbean and China, and Caribbean countries will continue to firmly uphold it.
Meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Wang Yi said that the friendship between China and Cuba has a long history. Although separated by vast oceans, the two countries have frequent interactions like neighbors. Three days ago, President Xi Jinping and President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez held a fruitful and important meeting in Moscow, charting the course for further development of China-Cuba relations. The two countries have become comrades with sincerity and mutual trust among socialist countries and a model of solidarity and mutual assistance among developing countries. The two countries have also set a benchmark for the Global South in promoting unity and cooperation, upholding international fairness and justice, and opposing power politics and bullying. No matter how the international landscape evolves, maintaining, consolidating and developing the friendly relations between China and Cuba has always been an unwavering policy of the Chinese party and government. China will continue to support Cuba in safeguarding its state sovereignty and national dignity, and in its just struggle against the blockade and sanctions and make new progress in building a China-Cuba community with a shared future.
Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said that Cuba and China maintain highly frequent high-level exchanges, and the friendly relations between the two parties and the two countries are of strategic significance. He sincerely thanked the Chinese side for its firm support for Cuba’s opposition to the blockade and sanctions, and for providing valuable assistance to Cuba in overcoming economic difficulties. 65 years ago, millions of Cuban people gathered in Havana, unanimously agreeing to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, which has become a glorious collective memory for all Cuban people.
Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, also met with the Cuban Foreign Minister.
Li said that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba. China will, as always, firmly support Cuba in pursuing a socialist development path in line with its national conditions. China is also willing to deepen political mutual trust with Cuba, strengthen exchange and mutual learning, enhance strategic cooperation, and promote the continuous development of the special friendly relations between the two parties and countries.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yván Gil, Wang Yi said that China and Venezuela are good friends with mutual trust and good partners for common development. Bilateral relations have withstood the tests of the international landscape. Three days ago, President Xi Jinping held a fruitful meeting with President Nicolás Maduro Moros in Moscow, charting the course for the development of bilateral relations in the next stage. China is ready to work with Venezuela to deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, promote new and tangible outcomes in the all-weather strategic partnership between China and Venezuela, and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Wang Yi stated that both China and Venezuela are important members of the Global South. China appreciates Venezuela’s unwavering commitment to self-reliance and achieving national development despite coercion and pressure. China is ready to work with Venezuela to strengthen unity and cooperation, advocate and practice multilateralism, safeguard their own legitimate rights and interests, defend the common interests of developing countries, and promote mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Latin America.
Wang Yi expressed that it is an inevitable trend of history that Latin American countries are stepping onto the international stage with great strides. China firmly supports regional countries in seeking strength through unity and playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. China is ready to work with Venezuela and other Latin American countries to oppose hegemonic and bullying practices and uphold international justice.
Meeting with the Advisor to the Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo and Foreign Minister Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker, Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Nicaragua relations have witnessed rapid development, with practical cooperation yielding fruitful results. In 2023, the two countries established a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. Last year, bilateral trade saw substantial growth, with Nicaragua’s exports to China increasing rapidly, fully demonstrating the mutually beneficial nature and vast potential of their practical cooperation. China is ready to work with Nicaragua to strengthen high-level mutual trust, continue providing assistance within its capacity, prioritise the implementation of projects that support Nicaragua’s efforts toward independent and accelerated development, and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Nicaragua.
Wang Yi said that China and Nicaragua are both members of the Global South and share a glorious tradition of standing up to power politics. The essence of China-LAC cooperation lies in South-South cooperation; it neither targets nor is subject to interference from any third party. China is ready to continue strengthening solidarity and collaboration with the LAC to make the international order more just and equitable and to jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Laureano Ortega Murillo stated that since the restoration of diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and China, cooperation between the two countries in various fields has continued to deepen, thanks to the care and guidance of the two heads of state, setting an example of mutual respect and equality between large and small countries. Nicaragua cherishes its brotherly friendship with China and firmly adheres to the one-China principle.
Meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Chief Advisor to the Presidency Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim, the two sides reviewed the frequent exchanges between the two heads of state in recent years, held an in-depth communication on implementing the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil last year, and made preparations for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s then imminent visit to China. Both sides agreed to follow the strategic guidance of the two leaders to advance the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, uphold multilateralism, safeguard universally recognised international rules, and jointly defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South, making their contribution to world peace, stability, and development.
Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, Wang Yi congratulated Colombia on assuming the rotating presidency of the China-CELAC Forum. He noted that since the official launch of the China-CELAC Forum ten years ago, China and the Latin American and Caribbean countries have treated each other as equals, rendered mutual support, and steadily deepened mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to the accelerated development and revitalisation of LAC countries.
China always views its relations with Colombia from a strategic and long-term perspective, supports Colombia’s domestic peace process, and is ready to take the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to carry out Belt and Road cooperation with Colombia, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and jointly push forward China-Colombia relations, so as to deliver greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.
Laura Sarabia expressed her appreciation for China’s support for Colombia’s peace process and the country’s efforts to explore diversified development. She said that Colombia is willing to join the Belt and Road Initiative and work for more tangible outcomes of bilateral cooperation, while hoping for increased Chinese investment in the country.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd, Wang Yi said that Guyana is the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China. For more than half a century, friendly cooperation between China and Guyana has continued to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to the people of Guyana. Guyana has become China’s largest trading partner in the Caribbean region. China has always supported Guyana in following its independently chosen development path. China is ready to work with Guyana to follow the guidance of the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, enhance cooperation in such areas as energy and mineral resources, agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing, and infrastructure development, explore cooperation in emerging fields such as the digital and green economies, deepen exchanges and cooperation in healthcare, education, and culture, and push forward the sustained growth of China-Guyana relations. China will encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Guyana in order to support the country in upgrading its industries and achieving economic self-reliance.
Hugh Hilton Todd said that since taking office as Foreign Minister, he has visited China for three consecutive years and witnessed the continuous strengthening of the Guyana-China friendship. As the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China, Guyana regards China as a trustworthy and good friend, appreciates the contributions Chinese enterprises have made to Guyana’s rapid development, and is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China. Guyana welcomes more Chinese investment.
Meeting with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo, Wang Yi said that during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru last November, the two heads of state jointly announced the opening of Chancay Port, which has become a landmark event for promoting unity and cooperation among developing countries as well as accelerating their development and revitalisation. This carries important significance that goes beyond the bilateral scope. Today, the direct shipping route “From Chancay to Shanghai” has been fully opened in both directions, forming a growing container shipping network that covers multiple countries in Asia and Latin America. This will help Peru strengthen its capacity for independent development and play a more important role in the overall development of Latin America. It fully proves that deepening practical cooperation between China and Peru serves the fundamental and long-term interests of Peru and its people.
On May 14, Wang Yi met the Foreign Ministers of Bolivia, Honduras and Mexico.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda, Wang Yi said that Bolivia is an important force for progress in Latin America. China commends Bolivia for firmly safeguarding its national dignity and legitimate rights and interests despite external interference. He noted that at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum held on the previous day, Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda spoke up for justice and peace, calling for greater unity and self-strength among China and Latin American and the Caribbean countries, upholding the basic norms governing international relations, and working together to create a brighter future. China highly appreciates this and believes that Bolivia will continue to play an important role in advancing China-LAC cooperation. He extended congratulations to Bolivia on becoming a BRICS partner country. China is ready to enhance communication and coordination with Bolivia within multilateral mechanisms to jointly practice multilateralism and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Wang Yi said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bolivia, as well as the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s independence, which carries significance for building on past achievements and forging ahead. The two sides should remain good friends with mutual trust, good partners for common development, and good brothers in close coordination. Both sides should continue to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, accelerate the negotiations and conclusion of an investment protection treaty, and elevate China-Bolivia friendly relations to new levels, so as to better support the modernisation and development of both countries.
Celinda Sosa Lunda noted that President Xi Jinping’s announcement of the launch of the five programs for building a China-LAC community with a shared future has outlined a roadmap for deepening future cooperation between the two sides, with which Bolivia fully agrees. Bolivia looks forward to working with other CELAC members and China to advance the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and the Joint Action Plan. Bolivia firmly upholds multilateralism and the right to national self-determination, attaches great importance to BRICS cooperation, and is willing to use this platform to strengthen solidarity and mutual assistance of the Global South and increase the representation and voice of developing countries.
She also met with Ma Hui, Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC).
Ma said that China and Bolivia are both Global South countries and members of the BRICS family. China is willing to work with Bolivia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote China-Bolivia strategic partnership for greater development.
Sosa said, Bolivia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and regards China as a good friend and strategic partner. It thanks China for its unconditional support for Bolivia’s inclusion as a BRICS partner country and looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in various fields, promoting mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Enrique Reina García, Wang Yi said that the just concluded CELAC ministerial meeting had injected strong momentum into strengthening solidarity and coordination of the Global South, practicing multilateralism, safeguarding common interests, defending the basic norms governing international relations, and jointly building a community with a shared future for humanity. China appreciates the contributions made by Honduras, as the co-chair of CELAC, to this meeting.
China supports Honduras in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and dignity, and is ready to work with Honduras to strengthen political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and enrich people-to-people and cultural exchanges, so as to deliver more benefits of their establishment of diplomatic relations. China has found a successful development path to achieve rapid economic growth while maintaining long-term social stability, which has provided useful reference for countries that seek to accelerate development while upholding their independence. China is willing to share its governance experience with Honduras, support the country in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions and supported by its people, and will continue to provide assistance within its capabilities for the improvement of people’s livelihoods and capacity building in Honduras.
Eduardo Enrique Reina García extended congratulations to China on the splendid, successful and fruitful Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum. The LAC side was greatly encouraged by the important cooperation initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping in his keynote address at the opening ceremony, especially the five programs. The LAC side will work with China to implement the Beijing Declaration and the Joint Action Plan, uphold multilateralism, and defend the principles of international law, such as sovereignty, independence, and non-interference in internal affairs, so as to deliver more benefits to the people of LAC countries, China, and the world. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China, the two countries have treated each other with mutual respect and equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation has constantly yielded fruitful outcomes. This fully demonstrates that establishing diplomatic relations with China is the right political decision, in line with the trend of the world and the times.
Meeting with Foreign Secretary of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Wang Yi said that China and Mexico share a similar history of a bitter past and have a common pursuit for development, and the two countries are both members of the Global South with significant influence. China has consistently supported the integration process in Latin America and the efforts of Latin American and Caribbean countries to achieve strength through unity. China appreciates Mexico’s important role in promoting overall cooperation between China and LAC countries and is ready to work with Mexico to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, enhance communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks, jointly safeguard each other’s legitimate rights and interests, uphold and practice multilateralism, resist and oppose unilateral acts, defend free trade rules, and advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente said that Mexico and China share a long-standing friendship, similar philosophies, and mutual respect. Mexico is willing to work with China to uphold the multilateral system. Last year, the two heads of state held an important meeting in Rio de Janeiro, which led to fruitful outcomes in the Mexico-China comprehensive strategic partnership. Mexico upholds its sovereignty and independence and will continue to abide by the one-China principle, an established diplomatic position. Mexico is also willing to further strengthen cooperation with China in connectivity, science and technology, agriculture, tourism, direct flights and other sectors, so as to continuously enrich Mexico-China relations.
The following articles were originally published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Xinhua News Agency and the IDCPC.
Wang Yi Has a Group Meeting with Foreign Ministers and Representatives of the Caribbean Countries Having Diplomatic Relations with China
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a group meeting with the foreign ministers and representatives of the Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China in Beijing, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, who are in China for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum.
Wang Yi said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum, which is of great significance in building on past achievements and opening up new prospects. Over the past decade, the China-Caribbean comprehensive cooperative partnership has entered a fast track, yielding remarkable outcomes across various fields. Leaders of all Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China have made visits to China, and eight Caribbean nations have joined the big family of the Belt and Road Initiative. A large number of key cooperation projects between China and the Caribbean have been put into use or are well underway. Six Caribbean countries have signed comprehensive mutual visa exemption agreements with China. People-to-people and cultural exchanges between both sides have grown increasingly active. All Caribbean countries having diplomatic relations with China have established Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms, and the number of sister-city partnerships continues to grow. During the pandemic, the two sides stood together through thick and thin, writing a new chapter in China-Caribbean friendship. Over the past ten years, the China-CELAC Forum has facilitated mutual empowerment and success between China and the Caribbean, and promoted South-South cooperation as well, enhancing the influence of the Global South. China and the Caribbean share interdependent development and a common future. China is ready to work with the Caribbean side to review the successful experience and draw up a new blueprint for solidarity and progress.
Wang Yi stated that Caribbean countries are an indispensable part of the China-CELAC Forum, and China-Caribbean cooperation has broad prospects. Looking ahead, both sides should work together to deepen and strengthen the China-Caribbean comprehensive cooperative partnership. It is important to deepen political mutual trust and continue mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests. Both sides should step up practical cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation to help Caribbean countries accelerate self-driven development. The two sides should enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen cooperation in education, culture, news, sports and other fields, and bring people’s hearts closer. China will offer more government scholarships and training opportunities. It is necessary to reinforce multilateral coordination, uphold true multilateralism, and work toward a more just and equitable global governance system. China will continue to assist Caribbean countries in addressing climate change, and support Caribbean countries in seeking strength through unity and playing a greater role in international affairs.
Foreign ministers and representatives of Caribbean countries expressed that the Caribbean nations and China show mutual trust and mutual respect. They expressed gratitude to China for its long-standing and strong support in key areas such as infrastructure, green development, post-disaster reconstruction, agriculture, healthcare, and education in Caribbean countries. This has helped Caribbean countries improve people’s well-being, enhance economic resilience and accelerate sustainable development, and set an example for South-South cooperation. The one-China principle remains the cornerstone of relations between the Caribbean and China, and Caribbean countries will continue to firmly uphold it. The Caribbean side commended China’s contributions in addressing global challenges such as climate change and food security, and looks forward to strengthening South-South cooperation through the platform of the China-CELAC Forum. They expressed confidence that the Caribbean and China will deepen their friendship and jointly create prosperity on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, cooperation and innovation.
Wang Yi Meets with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Beijing.
Wang Yi welcomed Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla to China for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, stating that the friendship between China and Cuba has a long history. Although separated by vast oceans, the two countries have frequent interactions like neighbors. Three days ago, President Xi Jinping and President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez held a fruitful and important meeting in Moscow, charting the course for further development of China-Cuba relations.
Wang Yi said that over the past 65 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Cuba have always trusted and supported each other. The two countries have become comrades with sincerity and mutual trust among socialist countries and a model of solidarity and mutual assistance among developing countries. The two countries have also set a benchmark for the Global South in promoting unity and cooperation, upholding international fairness and justice, and opposing power politics and bullying. No matter how the international landscape evolves, maintaining, consolidating and developing the friendly relations between China and Cuba has always been an unwavering policy of the Chinese Party and government. China will continue to support Cuba in safeguarding its state sovereignty and national dignity, and in its just struggle against the blockade and sanctions, and make new progress in building a China-Cuba community with a shared future. Wang Yi expressed the confidence that with the support of Cuba and other parties, this Ministerial Meeting will surely be a complete success.
Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said that Cuba and China maintain highly frequent high-level exchanges, and the friendly relations between the two parties and the two countries are of strategic significance. He sincerely thanked the Chinese side for its firm support for Cuba’s opposition to the blockade and sanctions, and for providing valuable assistance to Cuba in overcoming economic difficulties. 65 years ago, millions of Cuban people gathered in Havana, unanimously agreeing to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, which has become a glorious collective memory for all Cuban people. Cuba will continue to firmly abide by the one-China principle, work with China to deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state during their meeting in Moscow, and bring the Cuba-China relationship characterized by mutual respect, win-win outcomes and a future-oriented approach to a new height. He hopes and believes that the Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum will achieve significant and positive outcomes.
Senior Chinese official meets with Cuban FM
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese official Li Xi on Monday met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, who is in China to attend the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum, in Beijing.
Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the construction of a China-Cuba community with a shared future continues to yield new outcomes.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba. China will, as always, firmly support Cuba in pursuing a socialist development path in line with its national conditions, Li said.
China is also willing to deepen political mutual trust with Cuba, strengthen exchange and mutual learning, enhance strategic cooperation, and promote the continuous development of the special friendly relations between the two parties and countries, Li added.
For his part, Rodriguez said that Cuba thanks China for its great support for Cuba’s economic and social development. Cuba firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and is willing to deepen the friendly relations between the two countries and promote the development of Latin America-China relations.
Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yván Gil
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yván Gil in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that China and Venezuela are good friends with mutual trust and good partners for common development. Bilateral relations have withstood the tests of the international landscape. Three days ago, President Xi Jinping held a fruitful meeting with President Nicolás Maduro Moros in Moscow, charting the course for the development of bilateral relations in the next stage. China is ready to work with Venezuela to deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, promote new and tangible outcomes in the all-weather strategic partnership between China and Venezuela, and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Wang Yi stated that both China and Venezuela are important members of the Global South. China appreciates Venezuela’s unwavering commitment to self-reliance and achieving national development despite coercion and pressure. China is ready to work with Venezuela to strengthen unity and cooperation, advocate and practice multilateralism, safeguard their own legitimate rights and interests, defend the common interests of developing countries, and promote mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Latin America. Both sides should give full play to the role of the China-Venezuela High-level Mixed Committee and advance cooperation in various fields such as agriculture, trade, energy and minerals in a coordinated manner. China welcomes more quality products from Venezuela to the Chinese market. China is ready to strengthen exchanges of governance experience between the two countries and support Venezuela in its continued efforts to pursue a development path suited to its national conditions.
Wang Yi expressed that it is an inevitable trend of history that Latin American countries are stepping onto the international stage with great strides. China firmly supports regional countries in seeking strength through unity, and playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. China is ready to work with Venezuela and other Latin American countries to oppose hegemonic and bullying practices, and uphold international justice. China appreciates Venezuela’s support for the development of the CELAC mechanism and its active participation in the China-CELAC Forum. China is ready to work with Latin American countries to discuss development and revitalization, plan future cooperation, and deliver more outcomes at this ministerial meeting, so as to send a powerful message of unity and cooperation and inject new impetus into the building of a China-CELAC community with a shared future. China is also ready to join hands with Global South countries to work for an equal and orderly multipolar world.
Yván Gil said that Venezuela and China have established an all-weather strategic partnership. Bilateral relations have achieved all-round development and cooperation across various fields has yielded important results. Venezuela is satisfied with and proud of the achievements. China is a peaceful major country that plays an important role in safeguarding international rules, including the United Nations Charter, and is a key force in promoting unity and cooperation among developing countries. Venezuela firmly supports China’s just stance. Latin American countries are full of expectations for the important remarks that President Xi Jinping will deliver at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum the next day, and extend their congratulations and express confidence that the ministerial meeting will be a complete success, further strengthening and deepening Latin America-China relations.
Wang Yi Meets with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Advisor to Nicaraguan President on Investment, Trade and International Cooperation Laureano Ortega Murillo and Foreign Minister Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Nicaragua relations have witnessed rapid development, with practical cooperation yielding fruitful results. In 2023, the two countries established a strategic partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. Last year, bilateral trade saw substantial growth, with Nicaragua’s exports to China increasing rapidly, fully demonstrating the mutually beneficial nature and vast potential of their practical cooperation. China is ready to work with Nicaragua to strengthen high-level mutual trust, continue providing assistance within its capacity, prioritize the implementation of projects that support Nicaragua’s efforts toward independent and accelerated development, and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Nicaragua. Wang Yi expressed the belief that Nicaragua will remain committed to friendly relations with China and continue to provide a sound business environment.
Wang Yi said that China and Nicaragua are both members of the Global South and share a glorious tradition of standing up to power politics. China firmly supports Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries in safeguarding their sovereignty, independence, and national dignity. The essence of China-LAC cooperation lies in South-South cooperation; it neither targets nor is subject to interference from any third party. China is ready to continue strengthening solidarity and collaboration with the LAC to make the international order more just and equitable and to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind. With concerted efforts from both sides, this Ministerial Meeting is expected to achieve its intended goals and open up new prospects for China-LAC cooperation.
Laureano Ortega Murillo stated that since the restoration of diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and China, cooperation between the two countries in various fields has continued to deepen, thanks to the care and guidance of the two heads of state, setting an example of mutual respect and equality between large and small countries. Nicaragua cherishes its brotherly friendship with China and firmly adheres to the one-China principle. Nicaragua will continue to stand firmly with China and oppose the unilateral action of the abuse of tariffs. The Belt and Road Initiative and the three global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping will contribute to achieving peace, security, stability, and development in the world. Nicaragua strongly supports these initiatives and is willing to work with China to build a multipolar world. Laureano Ortega Murillo expressed gratitude for China’s positive role in promoting the regional integration of the LAC and firmly supports LAC-China cooperation. He expressed the belief that the Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum to be held on Tuesday will surely be a great success.
Wang Yi Meets with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Chief Advisor to the Presidency Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim
May 13 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Chief Advisor to the Presidency Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim in Beijing.
The two sides reviewed the frequent exchanges between the two heads of state in recent years, held an in-depth communication on implementing the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil last year, and made preparations for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s upcoming visit to China, especially the important meeting to be held between the two heads of state. Both sides agreed to follow the strategic guidance of the two leaders to advance the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, uphold multilateralism, safeguard universally recognized international rules, and jointly defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South, making their contribution to world peace, stability, and development.
The two sides also had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis and other issues, expressing their support for direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The two sides will continue to leverage the “Friends for Peace” group to pool more international consensus for promoting the political settlement of the crisis.
Wang Yi Meets with Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia in Beijing.
Wang Yi congratulated Colombia on assuming the rotating presidency of the China-CELAC Forum. He noted that since the official launch of the China-CELAC Forum ten years ago, China and the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries have treated each other as equals, rendered mutual support, and steadily deepened mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to the accelerated development and revitalization of LAC countries. China is ready to work with Colombia to make the Ministerial Meeting a grand gathering of the big China-LAC family featuring unity, pragmatism and efficiency, and write a new and highlighted chapter in China-LAC relations.
Wang Yi said that in recent years, China-Colombia relations have maintained a sound momentum of development, and the friendship between China and Colombia has enjoyed broad support from both peoples. In 2023, the two countries established a strategic partnership and witnessed frequent exchanges at all levels, new progress in cooperation across various fields, and a new breakthrough in bilateral trade volume. China’s efforts to build new, open and higher-standard economic systems will bring significant development opportunities for LAC countries, including Colombia. China always views its relations with Colombia from a strategic and long-term perspective, supports Colombia’s domestic peace process, and is ready to take the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to carry out Belt and Road cooperation with Colombia, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and jointly push forward China-Colombia relations, so as to deliver greater benefits to both peoples and contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.
Laura Sarabia expressed her appreciation for China’s support for Colombia’s peace process and the country’s efforts to explore diversified development. She said that Colombia is willing to join the Belt and Road Initiative and work for more tangible outcomes of bilateral cooperation, while hoping for increased Chinese investment in the country. The past decade witnessed the important role that the China-CELAC Forum has played in promoting the LAC’s development and advancing LAC-China cooperation. Colombia fully supports the success of the Ministerial Meeting, and is willing to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China and other countries in the Global South to bring greater benefits to the people of LAC and China and inject more certainty into the world.
Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that Guyana is the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China. For more than half a century, friendly cooperation between China and Guyana has continued to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to the people of Guyana. Guyana has become China’s largest trading partner in the Caribbean region. China has always supported Guyana in following its independently chosen development path. China is ready to work with Guyana to follow the guidance of the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, enhance cooperation in such areas as energy and mineral resources, agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing, and infrastructure development, explore cooperation in emerging fields such as the digital and green economies, deepen exchanges and cooperation in healthcare, education, and culture, and push forward the sustained growth of China-Guyana relations. China will encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Guyana to support the country in upgrading its industries and achieving economic self-reliance.
Wang Yi stated that China’s development and revitalization do not rely on colonial plunder or geopolitical calculations. In the face of rising unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism, China remains firmly committed to standing with developing countries, especially small and medium-sized nations. The more China develops, the stronger its capacity to support developing countries in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests and to promote a more peaceful, just and harmonious world. China will work in solidarity with the Global South to uphold the basic norms governing international relations and the core role of the United Nations.
Hugh Hilton Todd said that since taking office as Foreign Minister, he has visited China for three consecutive years, and witnessed the continuous strengthening of the Guyana-China friendship. As the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China, Guyana regards China as a trustworthy and good friend, appreciates the contributions Chinese enterprises have made to Guyana’s rapid development, and is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China. Guyana welcomes more Chinese investment.
Hugh Hilton Todd stated that China, with a history of over 5,000 years, has demonstrated tremendous strength while remaining modest. Under the current circumstances, the significance of the series of global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping has become increasingly evident. Guyana values China’s status and influence as a major country, appreciates China’s leadership in improving global governance, and is willing to uphold multilateralism and safeguard international law and rules with China.
The two sides also had an exchange of views on making good use of the platform of the China-CELAC Forum to advance the building of a China-LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) community with a shared future.
Wang Yi Meets with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo
May 12 (MFA) — On May 12, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that Peru is among the first in Latin America to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, and the first Latin American country to sign a package of free trade agreements with China. China has been Peru’s largest trading partner and export market for 11 consecutive years. Last year, President Xi Jinping and President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra paid a visit to each other’s country, opening a new chapter in the history of China-Peru friendship. China appreciates Peru’s long-standing commitment to the one-China principle and is fully confident in the development prospects of China-Peru relations. China is ready to work with Peru to continue supporting each other on issues of respective core interests, deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, take the China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, and bring more benefits to the people of both countries.
Wang Yi said that during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Peru last November, the two heads of state jointly announced the opening of Chancay Port, which has become a landmark event for promoting unity and cooperation among developing countries as well as accelerating their development and revitalization. This carries important significance that goes beyond the bilateral scope. Today, the direct shipping route “From Chancay to Shanghai” has been fully opened in both directions, forming a growing container shipping network that covers multiple countries in Asia and Latin America. This will help Peru strengthen its capacity for independent development and play a more important role in the overall development of Latin America. It fully proves that deepening practical cooperation between China and Peru serves the fundamental and long-term interests of Peru and its people. President Xi Jinping has proposed a new direction for China-Peru cooperation with trade and investment as two driving forces, traditional and emerging industries developing in parallel, and industrial and supply chains fully integrated. China is ready to work with Peru to follow this direction, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation across all sectors, ensure the sound development and operation of Chancay Port, accelerate the approval of the protocol to upgrade the free trade agreement, and expedite negotiations on signing an agreement to avoid double taxation.
Elmer Schialer Salcedo said that mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and converged interests have become the prominent features and solid foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Peru and China. Last year, the two heads of state successfully visited each other’s country and achieved fruitful results, fully demonstrating the friendship between Peru and China. Peru firmly abides by the one-China principle and has always regarded Taiwan as China’s territory. As one of the first Latin American countries to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, Peru looks forward to deepening all-round cooperation with China in such fields as politics, economy and trade, science and technology, and culture, and is willing to work together to ensure the success of the construction of Chancay Port Industrial Park, further promote free trade cooperation between the two countries, and accelerate the negotiations on signing an agreement to avoid double taxation.
The two sides had an exchange of views on China-LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) cooperation and will jointly promote the complete success of this Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum.
Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda
May 14 (MFA) — On May 14, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that Bolivia is an important force for progress in Latin America. China commends Bolivia for firmly safeguarding its national dignity and legitimate rights and interests despite external interference. He noted that at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum held on the previous day, Ms. Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda spoke up for justice and peace, calling for greater unity and self-strength among China and Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries, upholding the basic norms governing international relations, and working together to create a brighter future. China highly appreciates this and believes that Bolivia will continue to play an important role in advancing China-LAC cooperation. Wang Yi extended congratulations to Bolivia on becoming a BRICS partner country. China is ready to enhance communication and coordination with Bolivia within multilateral mechanisms to jointly practice multilateralism and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Wang Yi said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bolivia, as well as the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s independence, which carries significance for building on past achievements and forging ahead. China’s policy toward Bolivia maintains continuity and stability. China is ready to continue mutual support with Bolivia on issues concerning their respective core interests. The two sides should remain good friends with mutual trust, good partners for common development, and good brothers in close coordination. Both sides should continue to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, accelerate the negotiations and conclusion of an investment protection treaty, and elevate China-Bolivia friendly relations to new levels, so as to better support the modernization development of both countries.
Celinda Sosa Lunda congratulated the Chinese side on the successful holding of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum. She noted that President Xi Jinping’s announcement of the launch of the five programs for building a China-LAC community with a shared future has outlined a roadmap for deepening future cooperation between the two sides, with which Bolivia fully agrees. Bolivia looks forward to working with other CELAC members and China to advance the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and the Joint Action Plan. Bolivia firmly upholds multilateralism and the right to national self-determination, attaches great importance to BRICS cooperation, and is willing to use this platform to strengthen solidarity and mutual assistance of the Global South and increase the representation and voice of developing countries.
Celinda Sosa Lunda said that the one-China principle is an important principle of international law and represents Bolivia’s firm position. The Bolivian side appreciates the support and assistance provided by China for Bolivia’s development, regards China as a reliable and important strategic partner, and looks forward to fully leveraging the vast opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative to deepen cooperation between Bolivia and China in various fields and accelerate Bolivia’s development and revitalization.
Ma Hui Meets with Celinda Sosa Lunda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
May 12 (IDCPC) — Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today on the morning with Celinda Sosa Lunda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bolivia.
Ma congratulated Bolivia on its 200th anniversary of independence. He said, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bolivia. China and Bolivia are both Global South countries and members of the BRICS family. China is willing to work with Bolivia to meet each other halfway, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote China-Bolivia strategic partnership for greater development.
Sosa said, Bolivia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and regards China as a good friend and strategic partner. It thanks China for the unconditional support for Bolivia’s inclusion as a BRICS partner country, and looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in various fields, promoting mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
Hugo José Siles Núñez del Prado, Bolivian Ambassador to China, and Catarina Mamani, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia, and others, attended the event.
Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Enrique Reina García
May 14 (MFA) — On May 14, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Enrique Reina García in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that with the joint efforts of both sides, the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum concluded successfully. It has injected strong momentum into strengthening solidarity and coordination of the Global South, practicing multilateralism, safeguarding common interests, defending the basic norms governing international relations, and jointly building a community with a shared future for mankind. China appreciates the contributions made by Honduras, as the co-chair of CELAC, to this meeting. China is ready to work with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, including Honduras, to continue supporting and helping each other, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly pursuing development and revitalization. By achieving respective development goals, China and LAC countries will make the world more peaceful, stable, equal, and orderly.
Wang Yi said that China appreciates Honduras’ reaffirmation of its commitment to the one-China principle. China supports Honduras in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and dignity, and is ready to work with Honduras to strengthen political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and enrich people-to-people and cultural exchanges, so as to deliver more benefits of the establishment of diplomatic relations. China has found a successful development path to achieve rapid economic growth while maintaining long-term social stability, which has provided useful reference for countries that seek to accelerate development while upholding their independence. China is willing to share its governance experience with Honduras, support the country in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions and supported by its people, and will continue to provide assistance within its capabilities for the improvement of people’s livelihoods and capacity building in Honduras.
Eduardo Enrique Reina García extended congratulations to China on the splendid, successful and fruitful Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum. The LAC side was greatly encouraged by the important cooperation initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping in his keynote address at the opening ceremony, especially the five programs. The LAC side will work with China to implement the Beijing Declaration and the Joint Action Plan, uphold multilateralism, and defend the principles of international law such as sovereignty, independence, and non-interference in internal affairs, so as to deliver more benefits to the people of LAC countries, China, and the world. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China, the two countries have treated each other with mutual respect and equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation has constantly yielded fruitful outcomes. This fully demonstrates that establishing diplomatic relations with China is the right political decision, in line with the trend of the world and the times. Honduras will firmly abide by the one-China principle and work to translate the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state into more tangible results.
Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Secretary of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente
May 14 (MFA) —
On May 14, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Secretary of Mexico Juan Ramón de la Fuente in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that China and Mexico share a similar history of a bitter past and have a common pursuit for development, and the two countries both are members of the Global South with significant influence. China has consistently supported the integration process in Latin America and the efforts of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to achieve strength through unity. China appreciates Mexico’s important role in promoting overall cooperation between China and LAC countries. China is ready to work with Mexico to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, enhance communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks, jointly safeguard each other’s legitimate rights and interests, uphold and practice multilateralism, resist and oppose unilateral acts, defend free trade rules, and advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Wang Yi stated that China places China-Mexico relations in an important position in its diplomacy toward LAC. China is ready to follow the guidance of the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state, strengthen strategic mutual trust with Mexico, share its experience in comprehensively advancing Chinese modernization and the opportunities brought by its enormous market, and deepen bilateral cooperation across various fields to accelerate their respective development and revitalization. China welcomes more quality Mexican products to enter the Chinese market and will encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Mexico. Wang Yi expressed the belief that Mexico will provide a friendly and stable business environment. As two ancient civilizations with deep roots, China and Mexico should enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges and further facilitate mutual visits.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente extended congratulations to the Chinese side on the successful holding of the new Ministerial Meeting on the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the China-CELAC Forum. He expressed confidence that with joint efforts from both sides, LAC-China cooperation will usher in a more remarkable decade ahead. Mexico and China share a long-standing friendship, similar philosophies, and mutual respect. Mexico is willing to work with China to uphold the multilateral system and a rules-based international order. Last year, the two heads of state held an important meeting in Rio de Janeiro, which led to fruitful outcomes in the Mexico-China comprehensive strategic partnership. Mexico upholds its sovereignty and independence, and will continue to abide by the one-China principle, an established diplomatic position. Mexico is also willing to further strengthen cooperation with China in connectivity, science and technology, agriculture, tourism, direct flights and other sectors, so as to continuously enrich Mexico-China relations.
