The head of Chinese diplomacy defended in a meeting with a representative of the Brazilian presidency that the economies of the two countries are “highly complementary, with aligned development strategies,” says a statement released this Friday by Beijing.
In a meeting held this Thursday in the Chinese capital with a high-level delegation from Brazil, led by the Brazilian presidential chief of staff, Rui Costa, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, highlighted the importance of comprehensive strategic cooperation between both countries.
According to the diplomat, the The collaboration serves the fundamental interests of both peoples. and exemplifies solidarity between countries of the Global South, a term that designates developing countries.
The two nations maintain close relations promoted by the BRICS group – founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – which since 2009 has advocated for greater representation of emerging and developing countries in international organizations.
Since 2009, China is also Brazil’s main trading partnerwith bilateral trade set to increase from nine billion dollars (8.3 billion euros) in 2004 to 157.5 billion (144 billion euros) in 2023. Brazil plays, in particular, an important role in the food security of China, representing more than 20% of the Asian population. agricultural and livestock imports of the country.
Wang also reaffirmed China’s confidence in Brazil’s development and its willingness to take advantage of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations to strengthen the strategic partnership and build a “community of shared future.”
Rui Costa expressed Brazil’s interest in deepening practical cooperation with China in areas such as “economy, trade, finance and technological innovation.”
Costa highlighted that Brazil seeks to obtain “tangible results” in these areas and raise the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to a new level, contributing to “global stability and justice.”
Source: Observadora
