Beijing (TDI): Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is willing to provide aid for Grenada’s economic and social development within the framework of South-South cooperation.
The two nations should foster new highlights of collaboration in fields such as new energy, green and low-carbon development, and digital economy, Xi said in Beijing when he met with Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell, who is paying an official visit to China.
Mitchell first extended deep condolences to the Chinese government and people over the recent deadly earthquake in Dingri County in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region.
Xi expressed his appreciation for that. Noting that the earthquake struck a high-altitude area, President Xi stated that Beijing swiftly completed rescue operations and temporary resettlement efforts.
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He emphasized China’s confidence and capability to achieve success in earthquake relief and reconstruction.
Xi said that in recent years, China-Grenada ties have developed steadily, with the two sides treating each other with mutual respect and equality, strengthening political mutual trust, achieving fruitful results in practical cooperation in different fields, and deepening ties between the two peoples.
China wanted to work with Grenada to enhance the synergy of development strategies and push for more outcomes of bilateral collaboration to better benefit the two peoples, he added.
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He said China also helping Grenada in boosting its capacity in climate change response and disaster prevention and mitigation, and will continue to raise global awareness of small island nations’ concerns over climate change and their demands.
Mitchell Expresses Appreciation for China’s Help
Mitchell expressed appreciation for China’s timely help after Grenada was hit by a devastating hurricane in July 2024.
Over the past 20 years, the Grenada-China ties have been continuously strengthened, and Grenada firmly abides by the one-China principle and believes that China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, Mitchell said.
He said Grenada, having benefited a lot from its ties with China, will continuously strengthen cooperation with China and learn from Beijing’s experience in governance.
