Kathmandu— Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Ecuadorian President Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, where he advocated for strengthened strategic alignment and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, which took place at the Great Hall of the People, focused on implementing a cooperative plan linked to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and expanding collaboration across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, digital economy, and green development.

Strategic Alignment and the Belt and Road

Xi Jinping urged both countries to enhance the alignment of their respective development strategies. A key focus of the discussions was the implementation of a cooperative plan designed to support China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure development strategy adopted in 2013. The leaders agreed on the importance of collaborative projects across various sectors.

Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

The two presidents identified several areas for expanded cooperation beyond existing initiatives. These included energy, minerals, infrastructure construction, and finance. They also expressed interest in exploring new opportunities within the digital economy, green development, new energy technologies, and artificial intelligence.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to furthering bilateral ties through concrete projects and continued dialogue on shared interests.

(With inputs from Xinhua)

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