China and Brazil Strengthen Ties in Friendly Phone Chat 📞
In a warm phone conversation on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi connected with Celso Amorim, special advisor to the president of Brazil. The two leaders discussed ways to boost the friendship between their countries and work together for a brighter future. 🌟
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, highlighted the successful state visit that Chinese President Xi Jinping made to Brazil last November. During that visit, President Xi and the Brazilian president held a historic meeting, achieving landmark outcomes and drawing up a grand blueprint for the next stage of China-Brazil relations. 🗺️
\"We should fully implement the important consensus reached by our presidents,\" Wang Yi emphasized. \"Let's advance key areas of cooperation under the framework of aligning our development strategies, and continuously enrich the significance and strategic connotation of the China-Brazil community with a shared future.\"
As the BRICS family continues to expand, Wang Yi expressed China's support for Brazil in taking on the BRICS presidency this year. \"We believe Brazil will push for new achievements in greater BRICS cooperation,\" he said. China also supports Brazil in hosting the upcoming UN climate change conference, highlighting the importance of tackling global environmental challenges together. 🌍
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum. Wang Yi stated that China is ready to work with Brazil and other countries to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. 🤝
Addressing the Ukraine crisis, which has been ongoing for nearly three years, Wang Yi mentioned the \"six-point consensus\" jointly issued by China and Brazil. The establishment of the \"Friends of Peace\" platform aims to gather consensus from the Global South and create an atmosphere conducive to peace talks. ✌️
On the Brazilian side, Celso Amorim praised President Xi's successful state visit to Brazil last year. \"The important consensus reached by our heads of state sets a clear direction for our comprehensive strategic cooperation,\" Amorim said. \"We hope to step up the implementation of the results of the visit and work together to build a Brazil-China community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.\" 🌎
Amorim emphasized Brazil's commitment to the China-CELAC Forum and expressed willingness to strengthen coordination with China to ensure the success of this year's forum. He also highlighted the significance of the \"six-point consensus\" on the Ukraine crisis, suggesting that both sides should seize the opportunity to further leverage the role of the \"Friends of Peace\" platform.
The friendly conversation underscores the growing partnership between China and Brazil, as they work hand-in-hand to promote peace, development, and cooperation on the global stage. 🚀
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Wang Yi holds phone talk with special advisor to Brazilian president
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