Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Uruguay this week, signaling a renewed commitment to advancing economic and diplomatic ties under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Strategic Vision and Economic Priorities
Ding, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China, emphasized China's readiness to expand collaboration in agriculture, infrastructure, and emerging sectors like AI and digital innovation. He highlighted the recent adoption of China's 15th Five-Year Plan as a catalyst for joint projects, stating, 'Our partnership is a model of unity between nations of different sizes and cultures.'
Multilateral Alignment
Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral coordination, endorsing China's Global Development and Security Initiatives. Orsi praised China's role in promoting 'a free international trading system,' while Ding reaffirmed support for Uruguay's regional leadership in Latin America.
Cultural and Institutional Bridges
The leaders witnessed the signing of agreements on customs cooperation and technology transfer, with plans to expand educational exchanges and youth programs. Ding noted that 'people-to-people bonds' remain central to long-term collaboration.
