Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chilean counterpart Alberto van Klaveren Stork vowed to deepen cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing this week, marking a new chapter in their countries' 55-year diplomatic relationship.
Wang highlighted Chile's role as a key Latin American partner, calling their comprehensive strategic partnership 'a model of South-South cooperation.' With next year marking both the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 20th anniversary of their free trade agreement, the two nations plan to turbocharge collaboration in clean energy, tech innovation, and infrastructure.
'China-Chile relations have entered their best period yet,' Wang stated, emphasizing plans to align development strategies. Chile's Foreign Minister reaffirmed commitment to the one-China principle, calling it a 'non-negotiable cornerstone' of bilateral relations.
The talks also spotlighted climate action goals, with both countries pledging to boost multilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Chile extended warm invitations to Chinese businesses eyeing Latin American markets.
