Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in diplomatic talks with the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Suriname during their respective state visits to Beijing. On Tuesday afternoon, President Xi welcomed Micronesia's President Wesley W. Simina with a ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People, followed by discussions aimed at elevating bilateral ties to a new level, as highlighted in a joint statement. The leaders underscored a mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas such as the Belt and Road Initiative, climate response, infrastructure, and healthcare. Similarly, President Xi held talks with Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a state visit that took place from April 11 to 17. The discussions, held on Friday, focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The discussions highlighted respect and equality, with both sides committing to expanding cooperation in investment, green development, education, and the digital economy. Suriname, one of the first Caribbean countries to sign the Belt and Road cooperation plan with China, was praised for its long-standing friendship and support for China on key issues. Xi's meeting with Santokhi was marked by a pomp-filled ceremony that included a guard of honor and a 21-gun salute.
Suriname was one of the first Caribbean countries to sign the Belt and Road cooperation plan with China. https://t.co/YE43XjepJb https://t.co/m9YKr9KLQc
Surinamese agricultural expert believes that China's assistance to Suriname increases agricultural productivity and addresses food security concerns, and that Sino-Surinamese agricultural cooperation has "great potential and a bright future." https://t.co/cNmgaHEGEV https://t.co/DWQ3pX4VqQ
President Xi Jinping and visiting Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi made joint pledges on Friday to foster an even closer bilateral strategic partnership. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation on investment, green development, education and the digital economy.… https://t.co/YhqmvnxMR1
#China, #Suriname issue joint press communique calling for enhanced cooperation https://t.co/tcvoSbGMdf
Full text: Joint Press Communique between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Suriname https://t.co/IbKWZqmqaH https://t.co/QxMZRvpQOI
Not many places the president of Suriname — and leaders of other small, developing states — get this reception: “Xi rolled out the red carpet for Santokhi… at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, in a pomp-filled ceremony that included a guard of honor and a 21-gun salute” https://t.co/su7mw23GxY
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday https://t.co/vHvWK58KtZ https://t.co/sxRZE94gIu
Update: Xi held talks with Surinamese president. Xi stressed that China highly appreciates Suriname's friendship and its firm support for China on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns https://t.co/NRGqbaeD1F https://t.co/MN2HdcPOX1
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday. #GLOBALink https://t.co/vSEdg3bRuR
#XiJinping: Promoting healthy, stable development of Sino-Surinamese relations benefits both peoples https://t.co/NemlJp1Lwz
#XiJinping: China, Suriname have long history of friendship https://t.co/evtxqOk0a4
Update: Xi held talks with Surinamese president. The two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, becoming a model of South-South cooperation, he said. https://t.co/1DC3Xt0w6Y https://t.co/gXfdVVQZaz
Chinese President #XiJinping held talks with Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday. https://t.co/bHJEANdcup
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday. #XinhuaNews https://t.co/i2BD95nypk
China's top political advisor Wang Huning met with President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday https://t.co/RwYClaEvnW https://t.co/IC8ThU1lX3
President Xi held talks with President Santokhi. Suriname is one of the first Caribbean countries to have established diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China, established a strategic partnership, and signed a plan for Belt and Road cooperation. The two countries… https://t.co/HvtCmRMlBQ
President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname. https://t.co/tjwOD6SKZU
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi in Beijing on Friday. https://t.co/WmRZnkMQSs
China welcomes Micronesia to join Belt and Road cooperation: joint statement https://t.co/vDeIzgWZLh https://t.co/P7yQlv5uDw
Welcome to President Santokhi of Suriname on his state visit to China. https://t.co/IEbOC8TZvu
President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a state visit to China, which will take place from April 11 to 17. https://t.co/AUE9mJzm2D
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Micronesia https://t.co/X88bqJHgHZ
China and the Federated States of Micronesia underlined their shared commitment to bolstering cooperation on building of the #BeltandRoad, climate response, infrastructure and healthcare, as President Xi Jinping hosted the island country's President Wesley W. Simina on Tuesday.… https://t.co/WQmXAfple0
President #XiJinping: #China to push ties with #Micronesia to a new level https://t.co/VrQ7W3ZCEY
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina in Beijing on Tuesday. https://t.co/xsAhvpILGn
Chinese President #XiJinping held talks with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina in Beijing on Tuesday. https://t.co/JoNmnCxTOx
Chinese President #XiJinping held a ceremony at the square outside the eastern gate of the Great Hall of the People to welcome President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina on Tuesday afternoon. https://t.co/arBC66Y2J6