BEIJING.— China announced the first China-Celac (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Ministerial Forum, scheduled to take place January 8-9, 2015, with the participation of ministers from all associated countries and heads of regional organizations, reported PL.
Hua Chunying, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Relations spokesperson, stated that the important encounter will address the principal channels of cooperation, areas of collaboration and issues linked to the creation of institutions. The China-Celac Forum was approve by the Latin American-Caribbean bloc during the organization’s summit held in Havana in January, 2014 and has as its objective exchanges and dialogue focused on policies, economy, trade and culture.
Hua stated that China is eager to realize this encounter with other Latin American nations in order to build a network of mutually beneficial cooperation and collaboration. Celac, founded in December, 2011, is formed of all the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, with the exception of the United States and Canada.
