China-Caribbean Forum Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Comprehensive Cooperation

The China-Caribbean Forum has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th year of operation, marking a decade of fruitful cooperation in various areas. The forum has achieved remarkable results in all areas of collaboration, with six Caribbean countries signing a comprehensive visa waiver agreement with China. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of the forum, stating that it has helped China and the Caribbean countries to empower each other and achieve mutual benefits.

Key Takeaways:

  • The China-Caribbean Forum has been in operation for 10 years, achieving significant results in all areas of cooperation.
  • Six Caribbean countries have signed a comprehensive visa waiver agreement with China.
  • China has provided strong support to the Caribbean countries in key areas such as infrastructure, green development, post-disaster reconstruction, agriculture, health, and education.
  • All Caribbean countries with diplomatic ties with China have visited China, with eight countries joining the "Belt and Road" initiative.
  • A large number of key China-Caribbean cooperation projects have been implemented or are in progress.
  • Cultural exchanges between China and the Caribbean countries are becoming increasingly active.
  • All Caribbean countries with diplomatic ties with China have established Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms.
  • The number of sister cities between China and the Caribbean countries continues to increase.

Statistics:

  • 10 years of operation for the China-Caribbean Forum
  • 6 Caribbean countries signed comprehensive visa waiver agreements with China
  • 8 Caribbean countries joined the "Belt and Road" initiative
  • A large number of key China-Caribbean cooperation projects implemented or in progress
  • 100% of Caribbean countries with diplomatic ties with China have visited China
  • 100% of Caribbean countries with diplomatic ties with China have established Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms
  • Growing number of sister cities between China and the Caribbean countries

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Contify.com