The 12th China-LAC Infrastructure Forum was held in Macao from June 10 to 12. Hon. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and Vice-Minister of Commerce, and Hon. Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works of Guyana delivered opening remarks.

Hon. Minister Li addressed that, guided by the Five Programs announced by President Xi Jinping during the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, China stands ready to work will LAC countries with a focus on green, low-carbon transition and digital innovation. China strives to promote the transformation of infrastructure cooperation and enhance the quality and sustainability of bilateral partnership.

Hon. Minister Edghill highly recognized the fruitful outcomes of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and spoke highly of the Five Programs proposed by President Xi Jinping as an essential driver of deepening China-LAC cooperation. He demonstrated that LAC Countries are pleased to work with China with the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefits. Together, the two sides could deepen pragmatic cooperation in infrastructure and other sectors, as well as supporting the region’s green, low-carbon and digital transformation.