Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a high-profile meeting in Beijing on Friday. The talks coincided with Ecuadorian leader's attendance at the Summer Davos Forum and marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
President Xi highlighted China's willingness to expand practical collaboration across trade, infrastructure, and green energy sectors under their comprehensive strategic partnership. "China stands ready to share development opportunities with Ecuador through high-quality Belt and Road cooperation," Xi stated during the meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
Noboa acknowledged China's longstanding support for Ecuador's development, particularly in post-pandemic recovery efforts. The South American leader expressed interest in strengthening technological exchanges and sustainable development initiatives, aligning with Ecuador's economic modernization priorities.
Analysts note the meeting signals growing economic synergy between Asia and Latin America, with China-Ecuador trade reaching $6.8 billion in 2023. Key discussion points included potential collaboration in critical mineral resources and digital economy development.
The leaders also discussed cultural exchanges, with plans to increase educational scholarships and tourism promotion. This diplomatic engagement comes as China strengthens ties with Global South nations through multilateral platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
