GUYANA’S Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Hilton Todd, on Tuesday, participated in a high-level meeting between Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and China, held on the sidelines of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Beijing, China.

The meeting brought together Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation from across the Caribbean and China to discuss key areas of co-operation, including agriculture and food security, health, trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, education, climate change, and environmental protection.

The dialogue marked a continuation of the China-CELAC partnership, which began in 2014 with the first Ministerial Meeting. Over the past decade, the initiative has evolved into a significant platform for south-south co-operation, enabling the countries involved to build stronger regional ties and mutual support in various developmental areas.

During the session, the ministers also discussed the 2025-2027 road map aimed at deepening collaboration under the China-CELAC framework. They reaffirmed their commitment to this strategic partnership, recognising its role in promoting sustainable economic, cultural, and technical advancement across the Latin American and Caribbean regions.

Minister Todd’s participation reflects Guyana’s ongoing diplomatic engagement in regional and global multilateral efforts that align with its national development goals and foreign policy priorities.