Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing this week. The discussions, held on February 3, 2026, focused on expanding economic collaboration and multilateral coordination under the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership established in 2023.
Economic Priorities Take Center Stage
Premier Li emphasized China's readiness to increase imports of Uruguayan agricultural products while encouraging Chinese enterprises to invest in Uruguay's renewable energy and technology sectors. Both leaders agreed to leverage existing trade mechanisms to optimize bilateral commerce, with specific plans to collaborate on artificial intelligence, green economy initiatives, and biomedicine.
Multilateral Coordination Intensifies
China pledged support for Uruguay's 2026 leadership roles in CELAC, Mercosur, and the Group of 77, highlighting shared commitments to multilateralism. President Orsi reiterated Uruguay's adherence to the one-China principle and expressed enthusiasm for enhanced participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Cultural Bridges and Future Prospects
The leaders announced new cultural exchange programs targeting youth engagement and tourism development. Premier Li noted that these efforts aim to complement economic cooperation by strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations.
