President Xi Greets Colombia-Hosted CELAC Summit 10
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The 10th CELAC Summit kicked off in Colombia on March 21 under its rotating chairmanship, receiving accolades from Chinese President Xi Jinping via a special message. Xi’s outreach from Beijing spotlights the robust evolution of China-CELAC relations.
Drawing from the triumphant Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing last May—which he addressed—Xi noted the rollout of five flagship projects: unity, development, civilization, peace, and people-to-people connectivity. Intensive joint work over the past 12 months has sustained momentum, bringing measurable prosperity to communities.
Xi vowed that China will forever stand as a steadfast friend and partner to Latin American and Caribbean countries, supporting their defense of sovereignty, security, and development paths. He invited collective action to safeguard international justice and equity, while crafting an innovative chapter for a China-Latin America community sharing a bright future.
As world powers realign, this endorsement reinforces China’s proactive diplomacy in the Americas. It promises expanded opportunities in areas like Belt and Road projects, green development, and multilateral forums, fostering a balanced multipolar order.
