Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Uruguyan counterpart Luis Lacalle Pou agreed on Wednesday to upgrade ties and develop relations "into a model of solidarity and cooperation" during a meeting in Beijing, APA reports citing Reuters.
"At present, deepening bilateral ties is increasingly becoming the consensus in our two countries," Xi said during a meeting with Lacalle Pou at the Great Hall of the People, adding: "I am pleased to announce with you... the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership."
The announcement elevates Uruguay's ties with China to an equal footing with Brazil and Argentina, two other members of the Mercosur trade bloc.