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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows to help Jamaica play bigger role on world stage, hails one-China stand
- Message from Wang comes as he meets Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on last stop of six-nation tour
- Holness asserts Jamaica’s commitment to strong strategic ties with China and welcomes more Chinese investment, readout from Wang’s ministry says
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China will support Jamaica to play a bigger role in world affairs, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged, as the two countries aim to strengthen strategic alignment.
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The message from China’s top diplomat came as he wrapped up a six-nation tour with a visit to the Caribbean country.
Meeting Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness in the capital Kingston on Saturday, Wang said China looked forward to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, new energy, agriculture, digital economy and the “blue economy”, or the sustainable use of ocean resources.
“[We] support Jamaica in playing a more important role in regional and international affairs,” a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry quoted Wang as saying.
According to the Chinese readout, Holness said Jamaica prioritised its relationship with China, was committed to building a strong strategic partnership and welcomed more Chinese investment.
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In a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Holness said Wang’s visit was a “significant milestone” in diplomatic ties, “reflecting the enduring partnership and collaboration between our two great nations”.
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