Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet in Beijing on Tuesday, highlighting cross-regional cooperation and women's empowerment ahead of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women. The dialogue underscores Asia's growing role in shaping global social development agendas.
Strengthening South-South Collaboration
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized China's commitment to working with Latin American partners like Chile to address shared challenges. Bachelet, a two-time Chilean president and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, praised China's initiatives in promoting gender equality through multilateral platforms.
Focus on Sustainable Development
The leaders exchanged views on implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 on gender equality. Wang noted China's recent policy innovations in workplace equity and education access, while Bachelet shared Chile's experiences in political representation reforms.
