Overview
- Xi Jinping and Yamandu Orsi formalized a deeper strategic partnership through a joint declaration and 12 cooperation documents spanning science and technology, environmental cooperation, meat trade and intellectual property.
- Xi urged work toward an equal, orderly multipolar world and inclusive globalisation, voiced support for Latin American sovereignty, and noted backing for Uruguay’s role leading the Group of 77+.
- Orsi, calling the relationship at its best moment, outlined goals to diversify goods exports and expand services and investment ties during a visit running through Feb 7 that also includes Shanghai.
- China was Uruguay’s top export market in 2025 with US$3.493 billion in sales, led by beef, soy and pulp, and analysts highlight opportunities in dairy, clean energy, agriculture, infrastructure and service exports.
- The trip marks the first visit to Beijing by a South American leader since the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, and analysts say it signals sustained Latin American engagement with China despite a polarized geopolitical climate.