On the eve of his visit to China, Orsi gave an exclusive interview to Xinhua News Agency reporters in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, discussing the development of China Ukraine relations and looking forward to the prospects of bilateral cooperation, stating that "Ukraine China relations have always been moving towards a closer direction".

Orsi stated that developing friendly relations with China is a consensus among all sectors of Uruguay, and successive governments have actively promoted cooperation with China. Nowadays, the two countries have established a comprehensive strategic partnership, with China becoming Uruguay's largest trading partner for several consecutive years, and exchanges and cooperation in various fields continue to heat up. The friendship between Ukraine and China is like a building, with every agreement and cooperation adding bricks and tiles, ultimately building a more magnificent and solid monument of cooperation. "He said that although the two countries have different national conditions, both sides uphold the concepts of mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and multilateralism, which are the solid foundation for the stable and far-reaching development of China Ukraine relations.

  He revealed that during his tenure as the governor of Canelones Province, he visited China multiple times and witnessed the brilliant achievements of China's scientific and technological innovation firsthand. He stated that Uruguay is focusing on innovative development and that China's experience is of great reference value.

In the field of economic, trade, and industrial cooperation, Orsi pointed out that the economic structures of China and Ukraine are highly complementary, and pragmatic cooperation continues to benefit the people of both countries. Uruguay, as a high-quality food supplier, exports a large amount of grain and beef to China; Chinese new energy vehicles, photovoltaic panels and other products are highly favored by the Uruguayan market. More than 97% of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewable energy, and the photovoltaic industry is a key development direction for the future. China's leading photovoltaic technology has opened up huge space for cooperation between the two sides

In terms of cultural exchanges, Orsi mentioned that the Uruguayan athletes' training program in China has been ongoing for many years, which has not only improved the athletes' competitive level, but also brought the two peoples closer, becoming an important bond of people to people communication.

This year, Uruguay concurrently holds the presidency of the Group of 77 and China, the rotating presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Latin America and the Caribbean), and the rotating presidency of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). Orsi stated that he will take the multilateral presidency as an opportunity to firmly practice multilateralism, promote regional integration, and rely on platforms such as the China Latin America Forum to deepen cooperation between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and China, work together to promote connectivity, achieve common development, and jointly build a more harmonious world.

At the end of the interview, Orsi extended New Year's greetings to the Chinese people, wishing them happiness and health.(This article is from the official website of Jian Dao www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website macro column editor/Yin Jiahui