China and Bolivia should safeguard Global South interests, says Wang Yi as South American nation appeals for Brics entry
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The remarks were made during a meeting in Beijing between Wang and Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda, who is on a three-day visit until Tuesday. During the meeting, Wang called for improved coordination on multilateral strategies between Beijing and La Paz.
“China and Bolivia share the same goals of opposing hegemony and bullying by powerful powers and upholding fairness and justice,” Wang was quoted as saying in a foreign ministry statement.
“The two nations should jointly defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and firmly safeguard the common interests of Global South countries.
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“Consolidating and developing the China-Bolivia strategic partnership is an established policy of the Chinese government … The two countries should continue to enhance cooperation between the governments, legislatures and political parties, and synergise development strategies,” Wang added.
