Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called for closer cooperation and stronger ties between China and Uruguay, emphasizing that both nations should carry forward the positive momentum in their relationship and fully implement the consensus reached by their presidents. Ding made the remarks during a meeting with Uruguayan Vice President Carolina Cosse on Tuesday as part of his official visit to the South American country.
Ding, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted that despite being separated by oceans, China and Uruguay have long enjoyed a friendship rooted in mutual trust and shared values. “Our countries have deep mutual understanding and serve as good friends and reliable partners,” Ding said, noting that under the strategic guidance of their leaders, political trust has continued to grow while cooperation across multiple sectors has made steady progress.
The vice premier expressed appreciation for Uruguay’s long-standing support for the one-China principle, saying that Beijing values Montevideo’s consistent stance on issues concerning China’s core interests. He affirmed that China will, in turn, continue to respect and support Uruguay on matters of national importance, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and shared development goals.
Ding also underscored the complementary nature of the two economies, pointing out the vast potential for collaboration in trade, investment, and technology. He said China is ready to import more high-quality agricultural and livestock products from Uruguay that align with market needs, and to encourage Chinese enterprises to expand their investments in the country. He also expressed hope that Uruguay would continue to offer a fair and favorable environment for Chinese investors.
Looking to the future, Ding proposed that both countries enhance green technology cooperation, promote industrial partnerships, and explore new areas of growth to make their cooperation more productive and sustainable.
He further emphasized China’s broader commitment to Latin America, noting that Beijing views its relations with the region from a “strategic and long-term perspective.” China, he said, is willing to work with Uruguay and other Latin American nations to advance the “five cooperation programs” focusing on solidarity, development, civilization, peace, and people-to-people exchanges to jointly build a China–Latin America community with a shared future.
Vice President Carolina Cosse welcomed Ding’s visit and reaffirmed Uruguay’s strong partnership with China. She said that friendship with China is a national consensus in Uruguay that transcends political differences. “We admire China’s achievements in economic growth, science and technology, and green development,” Cosse said, expressing Uruguay’s desire to strengthen cooperation and exchange experiences with Beijing.
Cosse also underlined the importance of multilateralism, saying the world now needs cooperation more than ever. She added that Uruguay is ready to work side by side with China to enhance both bilateral and multilateral collaboration, contributing to shared prosperity and the well-being of their peoples.
