Chinese Ambassador to Guyana pays courtesy visit to CARICOM Secretariat

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana, Yang Yang, paid a courtesy visit to the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown on Tuesday, marking her first official visit since assuming her post.

During the meeting, Ambassador Yang underscored the importance of CARICOM as a regional organisation and reaffirmed the high value that China places on cooperation and engagement with the Caribbean Community.

The Ambassador was accompanied by senior officials from the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, including Mr. Huang Rui, Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission; Mr. Li Hanging, Counsellor; and Mr. Qin Yangyiran, Political Officer.

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett welcomed Ambassador Yang and her delegation. She was joined by Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, and Ambassador Janice Miller, Chef de Cabinet in the Office of the Secretary-General.

Discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, including sustainable development, climate resilience, trade, and technical cooperation, priority sectors for both China and CARICOM Member States.

Deepening China–CARICOM Relations

China’s relationship with the Caribbean has grown steadily over the past two decades, encompassing diplomatic, economic, and development cooperation with several CARICOM Member States, including Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Grenada, Suriname, and Antigua and Barbuda.

Engagement between China and the Community is guided by frameworks such as the China–CARICOM Consultations and the China–CELAC Forum, which promote South–South collaboration and regional development. Beijing has also reaffirmed its respect for the One China principle, which forms the foundation of its relations with CARICOM countries.

Ambassador Yang’s visit to the Secretariat underscores Beijing’s continued commitment to partnering with the Caribbean in addressing shared challenges, from climate change and disaster resilience to digital innovation and trade diversification.

It also represents another step in strengthening ties between China and the Caribbean region, reaffirming a shared interest in advancing cooperation for mutual benefit and sustainable development.

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