Xi, Grenada PM Boost Ties with Focus on Climate & Innovation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell pledged to deepen cooperation during talks in Beijing this week, spotlighting climate resilience and tech-driven growth.

Earthquake Response & Reconstruction

PM Mitchell opened the meeting by expressing solidarity with residents affected by the recent Xizang Autonomous Region earthquake. President Xi highlighted China’s rapid rescue efforts and vowed to rebuild affected high-altitude communities – a challenge he called \"a test of our unity.\"

20 Years of Partnership

Since resuming diplomatic ties two decades ago, China-Grenada collaboration has spanned infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Now, leaders aim to level up with:

• Joint projects in new energy and digital economies
• Climate adaptation support for island nations
• Expanded cultural exchanges

Global South Connection

Mitchell praised China’s development model as \"people-first inspiration\" for emerging economies. Both leaders stressed the need for:

• Equal partnerships between nations
• Implementation of China’s Global Development Initiative
• Faster transition to green tech

The meeting closed with agreements to strengthen South-South cooperation, with Xi reaffirming support for Caribbean nations’ sustainable growth.

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President Xi encourages stronger China-Grenada bilateral cooperation

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