Chinese President Xi Jinping and Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to deepen their countries' strategic partnership during a high-profile meeting in Beijing this week. The talks coincided with Petro's visit for the China-CELAC Forum, a platform boosting collaboration between China and Latin American nations 🌍.
Xi highlighted 'fruitful progress' in fields like infrastructure and green energy 🚆🌱, while Petro praised China’s role as a 'key partner' in Colombia’s development roadmap. Both leaders pledged to expand cooperation in trade, technology, and climate initiatives, with Xi emphasizing mutual respect and 'win-win outcomes'.
This meeting underlines Beijing's growing ties with Latin America, where over 20 countries now participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative. Analysts say Colombia’s interest in renewable energy and digital transformation aligns with China’s global tech ambitions ⚡.
