Hey there! Did you hear the news? Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro, is visiting China this week! πβοΈ
He is attending a special meeting called the China-CELAC Forum. CELAC stands for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. This is a big gathering where countries from Latin America and the Caribbean talk with China about working together. π€
While he’s in Beijing, President Petro plans to sign a special letter. This letter says that Colombia wants to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative. π
Wait, what’s the Belt and Road Initiative? It’s a huge plan by China to build new roads, railways, and ports around the world. Think of it like making new paths so countries can trade and share things more easily! ππ³οΈ
By joining this initiative, Colombia and China can work together on big projects. This means more opportunities for both countries, like new jobs and better ways to trade. Isn’t that exciting? π
Colombia is one of the closest friends of the United States in Latin America. Now, it’s also becoming a closer friend to China. The world is full of friendships, and when countries work together, amazing things can happen! πβ€οΈ
Reference(s):
cgtn.com