Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, reaffirming commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on expanding economic collaboration and strengthening coordination within Global South frameworks.
"China stands ready to work with Uruguay to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and deepen exchanges in agriculture, digital economy, and green development," President Xi stated during the meeting. The leaders highlighted their 2025 agreement upgrading relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership as foundational for current initiatives.
President Orsi emphasized Uruguay's interest in balancing traditional agricultural exports with technological collaboration: "We see 2026 as a pivotal year to implement joint innovation projects while maintaining our position as a reliable food supplier to Asian markets."
The discussions concluded with plans for enhanced parliamentary exchanges and cultural cooperation programs scheduled for implementation this year. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral reforms through platforms like the United Nations and WTO.
