Forum charts path for solid South-South ties

Latin America, the Caribbean embrace China's pragmatic, inclusive initiatives

The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Forum has produced concrete outcomes and injected fresh momentum into collaboration between the two sides, with experts and a senior diplomat highlighting its significance for global development.

In a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the launch of five programs aimed at advancing shared development and revitalization with Latin American and Caribbean countries.

The initiatives — focusing on solidarity, development, civilization, peace and people-to-people connectivity — provide a clear road map for deepening cooperation and advancing common goals. The meeting also adopted the Beijing Declaration and the China-CELAC Joint Action Plan for Cooperation in Key Areas (2025-27).