Qin Gang Meets with Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Minister Green for Cooperation | Foreign Minister | Antigua and Barbuda
On June 15, 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Minister Green in Beijing to attend the Global Forum on Human Rights Governance and visit China.
Qin Gang stated that Amba is a reliable good friend and partner of China in the Caribbean region. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 40 years ago, both sides have always understood and supported each other on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns, becoming a model of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and common development for countries of all sizes. China is willing to work with Angola to consolidate political mutual trust, jointly build the "the Belt and Road", deepen practical cooperation, expand people to people and cultural exchanges, close multilateral cooperation, and promote greater development of bilateral relations.China attaches great importance to developing relations with Caribbean countries and is willing to work together with Canada to achieve fruitful results in cooperation in various fields.
Green stated that the Angolan side attaches great importance to its relationship with China and believes that China is the most important partner for cooperation. The Angolan side firmly adheres to the One China principle, which is a solid cornerstone for our development of relations with China and will never undergo any changes. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Angolan side hopes to continue its friendship with China, jointly hold celebrations, strengthen practical cooperation in infrastructure, economy and trade, agriculture, environmental protection, water resources and other fields, and deepen cultural exchanges.
Both sides expressed concern about Japan's forced discharge of nuclear contaminated water into the sea, believing that it would pose a threat to the global marine environment and public health. They urged Japan to effectively address relevant issues in an open, transparent, scientific, safe, and responsible manner.