In a significant development on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Argentine President Javier Milei pledged to jointly support the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
During their meeting on Tuesday, President Xi hailed the traditional friendship between China and Argentina, noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. He emphasized that the economic and trade structures of the two nations are highly complementary.
President Xi expressed hope that Argentina could seize the opportunities brought by China’s reform and opening up, encouraging the South American country to expand its market share in China. He highlighted prospects for expanded cooperation in areas such as energy, mineral infrastructure, agriculture, science and technology, and the digital economy.
President Milei echoed these sentiments, affirming Argentina’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China. He acknowledged the potential for collaborative growth and the benefits it would bring to both countries.
The mutual agreement to support the BRI signifies a strengthened partnership aimed at fostering economic development and connectivity across regions. This collaboration is poised to enhance Sino-Argentine relations and contribute to high-quality development within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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China, Argentina to jointly support high-quality development of BRI
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