NewsPoliticsWorld Prime Minister Mia Mottley holds talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang by Barbados Today 25/06/2023 written by Barbados Today 25/06/2023 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 360 BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who is on an official visit to China, on Sunday in Beijing. Barbados is a good friend and partner of China in the Caribbean region, Li noted. He said that under the new circumstances, China is willing to enhance strategic mutual trust with Barbados, deepen cooperation in various fields, and build China-Barbados relations into a model of solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit for developing countries. China is ready to work with Barbados to promote the joint construction of a high-quality Belt and Road, and enhance exchanges and cooperation related to the economy, trade, culture and other fields. China encourages its enterprises to invest and do business in Barbados, stands ready to import more competitive products from Barbados, and will continue to provide assistance within its capacity for Barbados’ economic and social development, he said. China understands the situation and special concerns of developing island countries in coping with climate change and other issues. China is willing to jointly seek solutions for financing difficulties, and to support developing countries as they accelerate their energy transformation and achieve sustainable development, he noted. Bilateral discussions between Barbados and China. Prime Minister Mottley said that Barbados attaches great importance to Barbados-China relations, and both countries are committed to improving people’s lives and promoting sustainable development. The Prime Minister thanked China for sending medical teams to Barbados and providing support for its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbados is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in the fields of agriculture, energy, infrastructure construction, poverty reduction, tourism, culture and education, and jointly tackle climate change and other global challenges, she said. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition Bangladesh opposition demand new vote Business owners disappointed Barbados opposes “decoupling and breaking the chain,” and supports maintaining the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core and maintaining the stability of international production and supply chains. After the talks, they jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents on the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the blue economy, local cooperation, medical and health care, and news media. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row... 23/12/2024 69 BDF recruits complete training 22/12/2024 ThenWhat? Charity wraps up 2024 Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive 22/12/2024