Chinese President Xi Jinping and Colombian President Gustavo Petro reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing on Wednesday. The meeting coincided with the fourth ministerial gathering of the China-CELAC Forum, a platform fostering collaboration between China and Latin American and Caribbean states.
President Xi emphasized the growing strategic importance of China-Colombia relations, highlighting progress in trade, infrastructure development, and green energy initiatives. He noted that Colombia serves as a key partner in China's expanding engagement with Latin America, with bilateral trade reaching $23 billion in 2023.
Business leaders and analysts view the strengthened partnership as a gateway for Chinese technology transfers in renewable energy and Colombia\'s potential to supply agricultural products to Asian markets. The forum also saw discussions about streamlined customs procedures and joint research programs in sustainable mining.
This diplomatic engagement comes as China seeks to enhance connectivity through its Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America, while Colombia aims to diversify its economic partnerships amid shifting global trade dynamics.
