The Authorities of Jamaica has reaffirmed its deep appreciation for the sturdy and enduring ties shared with the Individuals’s Republic of China (PRC).
This sentiment was expressed by Minister of State within the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, throughout a reception commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the PRC, held on the Jamaica Pegasus Lodge in New Kingston on September 25.
“Our friendship has, no doubt, withstood the take a look at of time,” Mr. Terrelonge stated, as he mirrored on the historic institution of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and China in 1972.
“The bond we have now fashioned is constructed on shared values, mutual belief, and cooperation in any respect ranges—evidenced by the elevation of our relationship to a strategic partnership in 2019,” he added.
The State Minister additional famous that through the years, China has remained a trusted and dependable associate to Jamaica, offering essential help throughout key sectors similar to well being, sports activities, training, capability constructing, and infrastructure improvement.
“China has contributed in actual, tangible methods to the expansion and improvement of our nation,” he maintained.
Mr. Terrelonge famous that main nationwide initiatives—together with the Western Youngsters and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, the Montego Bay Perimeter Street, and the Southern Coastal Freeway Enchancment Undertaking—have all benefitted from China’s significant contributions.
He additionally highlighted China’s contributions to Jamaica’s training sector, noting that a whole bunch of Jamaican nationals proceed to learn yearly from Chinese language scholarships and coaching alternatives.
“As a authorities, we proceed to make sure and look ahead to extra affluent constructing of our society, the place our residents are geared up to understand their fullest potential. To that finish, we worth the continued help of the Chinese language authorities in the direction of the fulfilment of Jamaica’s developmental objectives,” the State Minister added.
In his remarks, China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang, reaffirmed his nation’s dedication to strengthening bilateral relations with Jamaica, emphasising that the partnership is anchored in mutual respect and shared advantages.
“China stands able to work with the brand new Authorities in Jamaica to consolidate political mutual belief, deepen pragmatic cooperation, improve people-to-people exchanges and strengthen coordination on worldwide and regional affairs,” he acknowledged.
Ambassador Wang, the seventeenth Chinese language Ambassador to Jamaica, was formally accredited following the latest presentation of his credentials to Governor Common, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
The diplomat expressed his readiness to work carefully with the Authorities of Jamaica, affirming that China will intensify its efforts to advance bilateral relations in the direction of larger mutual advantages and win-win outcomes.
He highlighted Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ official go to to China in 2019 as a pivotal second within the China–Jamaica relationship.
Throughout that go to, Jamaica established a strategic partnership with China and formally joined the Belt and Street cooperation initiative—milestones that underscore the power and depth of bilateral ties.
Ambassador Wang famous that Jamaica’s participation within the initiative has delivered tangible advantages to the Jamaican folks, together with elevated employment, improved revenue ranges, and enhanced connectivity.
He maintained that China’s cooperation with Jamaica continues to yield fruitful outcomes.
“Initiatives such because the North-South Freeway and the Chinese language Backyard within the Hope Gardens made a marked contribution to Jamaica’s financial system and native folks’s each day lives. They enhanced the panorama of nature and reshaped the course of improvement,” the diplomat acknowledged.
He pledged to assist elevate the China–Jamaica strategic partnership to new heights, grounded in shared improvement objectives and enduring cooperation.
Ambassador Wang famous that the international locations’ diplomatic relations has been marked by 53 years of sustained cooperation, mutual respect, and goodwill.
“At the moment, the China-Jamaica relationship is shifting ahead in sound and steady momentum, whereas strengthening all ranges of exchanges and pragmatic cooperation,” he maintained.
In the meantime, Mr. Terrelonge congratulated Ambassador Wang on his latest appointment and counseled the passion with which he has commenced his tenure in Jamaica.
He additionally prolonged heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Authorities and folks of Jamaica to the Authorities and folks of the Individuals’s Republic of China as they celebrated the historic milestone of the 76th anniversary of the founding of their republic.
“Because the beginning of the nation, China has emerged from the ruins of warfare to grow to be a worldwide powerhouse and a buddy of Jamaica,” Mr. Terrelonge acknowledged.
