Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (full text) Developing Countries | President | Guyana
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 31st
Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Mohamed Irfan Ali, President of the Cooperation Republic of Guyana, 1., was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu and visit China from July 25 to August 1, 2023. the People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping met with President Ali. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on bilateral, regional and international issues of common concern, and expressed their commitment to further deepening and expanding bilateral relations and promoting bilateral cooperation in multilateral fields. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with President Ali. President Ali also visited Shanghai and Beijing.
during 2. meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive progress made in the relations between the two countries. The two sides reaffirmed their intention to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in various fields.
The 3. sides reaffirm that, on the basis of the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit, compliance with the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, respect each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and support each other's peoples in choosing a development path that suits their national conditions. The Guyanese side reiterated its firm support for the one-China principle.
President 4. Ali thanked President Xi Jinping for China's support to Guyana's economic development, including infrastructure construction. The two sides are committed to deepening economic cooperation, including expanding trade and investment, and expanding cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, agriculture, health, energy, and education.
5. highly appreciates China's Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative. Recalling that the two sides signed the "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on Jointly Promoting the Construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road" on July 27, 2018, Guyana expressed its willingness to negotiate with China to jointly build The "Belt and Road" cooperation plan.
6., China expressed its appreciation to President Ali for the constructive role played by the Guyanese side in regional and international issues, especially in the fields of food security, regional integration and China-Latin America cooperation. President Ali told China that he firmly believes that both developed and developing countries should focus on promoting food, climate and energy security to promote sustainable development. The two sides recognize that global development initiatives contribute to this goal.
7. In view of the positive role of infrastructure construction in promoting economic development and poverty reduction, the two sides agreed to expand cooperation in this field and are willing to actively explore the prospects for cooperation in the construction and development of key infrastructure projects using China's experience, technology and financing.
8. and China recognize the important value of trade and investment in deepening economic cooperation and are committed to creating a good business environment and promoting bilateral trade and investment activities. The two sides agreed to explore cooperation in agriculture, energy, minerals, manufacturing, services and other fields.
The Chinese and 9. sides believe that the Chinese and Guyanese business circles play an important role in promoting the economic development of the two countries. The two sides encourage the business community of the two countries to make further use of investment opportunities and build partnerships.
10. and China reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection, and pledged to deepen cooperation in areas including forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and the promotion of renewable energy.
11、 Both sides agree to expand cultural and educational cooperation, emphasizing the importance of cultural and educational exchanges. To enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, both sides have decided to support cooperation between educational institutions, promote student exchange programs, and promote cultural cooperation.
12、 Both sides expressed appreciation for the progress of cooperation in the medical and health fields between the two countries. Both sides agree to promote health cooperation between the two countries by sharing experiences and technologies. President Ali highly appreciates the medical team of China's aid to Guyana for providing medical services to the local people.
13、 President Ali thanks China for supporting Guyana's successful election as a non permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
14、 Given the global challenges posed by climate change, both sides reaffirm their commitment to continue advocating for addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development at the international level. To this end, both sides are committed to expanding cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, strengthening climate resilience, and adaptation.
15、 Both sides also discussed the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and believed that 2023 is a milestone for achieving this agenda. Both sides firmly believe that broader international mobilization is crucial for bridging the development gap between developed and developing countries, strengthening their crisis response capabilities, and reducing poverty rates in developing countries.
16、 Both sides agree that regular meetings between the two governments are crucial for promoting bilateral cooperation and promoting multilateral cooperation between the two countries.
17、 Both sides welcome the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the relevant departments of the two countries on the establishment of an investment and economic cooperation working group.
18、 President Ali expressed sincere gratitude to the Chinese government and people for their warm reception and the delegation during their stay in China.