China, Uruguay set good example of win-win cooperation: Xi

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China, Uruguay set good example of win-win cooperation: Xi

2026-02-03 14:28 Last Updated At：02-04 00:17

China and Uruguay have set a good example of win-win cooperation between economies of different sizes, said President Xi Jinping during his talks with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday.

At the invitation of Xi, Orsi is on a state visit to China from Feb 1 to 7.

"I'm pleased to meet with you, Mr. President Orsi. You have visited China three times. You are a good friend of the Chinese people and also the first head of state of a Latin American country to visit China this year. China and Uruguay established diplomatic relations on the same day 38 years ago. Over the past 38 years, no matter how the international situation has changed, the two countries have always adhered to the principle of mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation, setting a good example of peaceful coexistence between different social systems, win-win cooperation between economies of different sizes, and exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations," said Xi.

Orsi expressed Uruguay's willingness to deepen cooperation with China.

"Your Excellency President Xi Jinping, Uruguay attaches great importance to this state visit to China, which is reflected in the fact that we sent a delegation of a very high level. Today marks the 38th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and our comprehensive strategic partnership is at its best in history. Uruguay would like to further deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields," said Orsi.

Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal

Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.

As solemn music played and the golden doors slowly opened, Xi and Vucic entered the hall together, followed by Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Vucic's wife Tamara Vucic.

Applauding guests rose to their feet, and paid respect to the two heads of state.

A Guard of Honor escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall, and amid solemn music, Xi formally presented the medal to Vucic.

Xi highlighted Vucic's long-standing commitment to advancing China-Serbia friendship and underscored the significance of the honor.

"President Vucic has long stayed committed to China-Serbia friendship, and he has always given China the firmest and clearest support on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns. He gains the respect from the Chinese people. This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to bilateral friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of both peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era," Xi said.

The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace.

At the invitation of Xi, Vucic is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Thursday, with this marking his first state visit to China and his ninth trip to the country overall.