On February 18, 2025, Wang Yi met Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda at the U.N., celebrating significant anniversaries in their diplomatic relations. Wang Yi emphasized mutual cooperation and support for Bolivia’s investment and international role, while Sosa highlighted the strong partnership and prospects for economic collaboration.
On February 18, 2025, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda at the United Nations headquarters in New York. During this meeting, Wang Yi emphasized the productive encounter between President Xi Jinping and President Luis Arce last November, which strengthened mutual trust and established a clear direction for enhancing bilateral relations.
This year is significant as it marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Bolivia, alongside the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s independence. At this pivotal point in history, China is committed to collaborating with Bolivia to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and elevate the China-Bolivia strategic partnership. Wang Yi expressed China’s support for Chinese enterprises to invest in Bolivia, aiming to accelerate the country’s development and improve the wellbeing of its citizens.
Wang Yi also congratulated Bolivia on becoming a BRICS partner country, expressing China’s support for Bolivia to assume a more prominent role in both international and regional affairs. He affirmed that Latin America is the domain of its people, underscoring China’s support for sovereignty, independence, and national dignity. Moreover, he assured that China would remain a reliable ally and partner for Latin America, especially as the tenth anniversary of the China-CELAC Forum approaches, signaling a readiness to collaborate on future developments with Bolivia and other Latin American nations.
In response, Minister Sosa affirmed the brotherly and partnership ties between Bolivia and China. She noted the successful outcomes of the heads of state meeting, which laid a solid foundation for collaboration in various sectors including economy, trade, science, technology, and resource development. Sosa highlighted Bolivia’s eagerness for increased Chinese investment, which is seen as mutually beneficial. She acknowledged China’s substantial support in enhancing Bolivia’s independent development and global influence, reaffirming Bolivia’s commitment to prioritizing relations with China under the one-China principle and its aspirations to expand cooperation through the China-CELAC Forum and BRICS mechanisms.
The meeting between Wang Yi and Celinda Sosa Lunda underscores the enduring and deepening partnership between China and Bolivia, as they celebrate significant anniversaries in their diplomatic relations. Both nations are poised to benefit from increased cooperation across various sectors, with a focus on mutual development and partnerships in international forums such as BRICS and the China-CELAC Forum. China’s support for Bolivia’s sovereignty and development aspirations further reinforces their strategic alliance.
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