🌏 In a move that could shake up the Caribbean vibes, China and Grenada are leveling up their friendship game! On Monday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell in Beijing, and let's just say, they had some big plans to share. 🤝
Li Qiang didn't hold back on the feels, highlighting that over the past 20 years since re-establishing diplomatic ties, China and Grenada have been tight, supporting each other and bringing tangible benefits to their people. Now, they're looking to take things to the next level! 🚀
China is all about aligning development strategies with Grenada, especially in cool areas like new energy 🌞, the digital economy 💻, and the blue economy 🌊 (think oceans and all their potential!). Plus, they're keen on boosting traditional sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare. Not to mention, Chinese enterprises are being encouraged to invest and start businesses in Grenada. Talk about a win-win! 🏆
But that's not all. China is ready to lend a hand to Grenada and other Caribbean nations in tackling climate change, aiming to make those Paris Agreement goals a reality. 🌱 They're all about promoting the interests of the Global South and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Pretty inspiring stuff! ✨
Prime Minister Mitchell was all smiles, commending China on its epic achievements in poverty alleviation—something that's setting an example for developing countries everywhere. He gave props to China for its long-standing support in Grenada's economic and social development and appreciated China's leadership role in the Global South. 🙌
Grenada is sticking to the one-China principle and is all in on the major global initiatives proposed by China. The two leaders wrapped things up by witnessing the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas like the Belt and Road Initiative, trade, green development, culture, media, and climate change. Talk about making moves! 📝
This partnership is definitely one to watch. Could this be the start of a new era of collaboration and growth between Asia and the Caribbean? Stay tuned! 🌐
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China to expand cooperation with Grenada, says Chinese premier
cgtn.com
