China supports Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in upholding their sovereignty, security and development interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday.
Xi said China has always valued its relations with LAC countries and remains committed to strengthening cooperation with the region.
China also supports Uruguay in assuming the rotating presidencies of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), Xi said.
He added that China stands ready to work with Uruguay and other regional countries to further promote the building of a China-LAC community with a shared future.
