Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met collectively with the foreign ministers and representatives of nine Caribbean countries that have diplomatic ties with China in Beijing on Monday.
The foreign guests from Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago are in the Chinese capital to attend the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum scheduled for Tuesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-CELAC Forum, a significant milestone to build on past achievements and chart the way forward for China-CELAC relations.
He said the forum has helped China and the Caribbean countries achieve mutual empowerment and shared success, while also advancing South-South cooperation and amplifying the influence of the Global South.
Wang emphasized that Caribbean countries are indispensable members of the China-CELAC Forum and that cooperation between China and the Caribbean countries has broad prospects. He called for joint efforts to advance and consolidate the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and Caribbean countries.
The Caribbean foreign ministers highlighted the mutual trust and respect between their countries and China. They expressed appreciation for China's long-standing support, saying it has set an example for South-South cooperation.
Chinese FM meets with Caribbean counterparts ahead of China-CELAC Forum
Chinese FM meets with Caribbean counterparts ahead of China-CELAC Forum
Chinese FM meets with Caribbean counterparts ahead of China-CELAC Forum
The organizing committee of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games has unveiled the titles, creative visions, and first talents of the opening and closing ceremonies, as Thursday marked 50 days before the event officially gets underway.
Scheduled from March 6 to 15 across multiple Italian cities, the Games will bring together 665 athletes from 50 countries and regions to compete for 79 gold medals across six sporting disciplines.
The opening ceremony, titled "Life in Motion," will be staged at the historic Arena di Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presenting a tribute to change and transformation that seeks to redefine disability through a new harmony between people and the environment.
"I paid close attention to the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which I consider one of the three or four most beautiful in the history of Olympic ceremonies. This time at the ancient Arena di Verona, we will place greater emphasis on showcasing the human element," the ceremonies' artistic director Alfredo Accatino told a Chinese reporter at the event.
The closing ceremony, themed "Italian Souvenir," will be held on March 15 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, guiding athletes, volunteers, and fans through a journey that captures the emotions and memories of the Games after days of competition and achievement.
Craig Spence, the International Paralympic Committee's Chief Brand and Communications Officer, believes that Italy will deliver "the best Paralympic Games" following the benchmark set by the Beijing Winter Paralympics in 2022.
"I think what China did in Beijing has really set the benchmark for all future teams competing in the Paralympic Winter Games in terms of performance. That's why I think Milano-Cortina will be the best Paralympic Games we've ever seen for sports," he said.
Milano-Cortina Paralympics reveal opening, closing themes as Games draw near
