As China's Two Sessions gain global attention, diplomats are weighing in on the nation's evolving role in shaping international cooperation. Fernando Lugris, Uruguay's ambassador to China, emphasized to CGTN that China's commitment to opening-up is "not just a national strategy, but a cornerstone for global stability" amid shifting economic landscapes.
With the China-CELAC Forum slated for Beijing later this year, Lugris noted the significance of 2024 for China-Latin America ties: "This forum will redefine cooperation models across infrastructure, green energy, and digital innovation." Uruguay, a key Mercosur member, became the first Southern Common Market nation to join China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2018 – a move the ambassador called "a blueprint for South-South collaboration."
Analysts observe that the Two Sessions' focus on high-quality development aligns with Latin American nations' priorities in sustainable agriculture and tech modernization. The dialogue comes as China remains Latin America's second-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing $450 billion in 2023.
