Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday, reaffirming bilateral ties and highlighting Uruguay's role as a strategic partner. During their talks, Xi praised Orsi as "a good friend of the Chinese people," emphasizing the 36-year diplomatic relationship as a model of cross-cultural collaboration and mutual economic benefit.
The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure, with Xi noting Uruguay's pivotal role in connecting China with South America. Uruguay's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative was also highlighted as a framework for enhancing trade routes and sustainable development projects.
This meeting follows recent efforts to deepen Uruguay's access to Asian markets, particularly through tariff reductions on Uruguayan beef and dairy exports to the Chinese mainland. Analysts suggest the talks signal China's continued focus on strengthening ties with Latin American partners amid shifting global trade dynamics in early 2026.
