Colombia moves to join China's Belt and Road

Colombia moves to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, risking further strain with US

BOGOTA, May 7 — Colombia's president yesterday said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington. Leftist leader Gustavo Petro said he would sign a “letter of intent” to join the pact when he meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping face-to-face in the coming days. The Belt and Road Initiative is a central pillar of Xi's bid t…

Colombia moves to join China's Belt and Road

Colombia's president on Tuesday said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington.

Colombia Moves To Join China's Belt And Road

Colombia's president on Tuesday said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington.

Colombia Moves to Join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced plans to sign an agreement to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), signaling a deepening of ties between the South American nation and Beijing. According to government sources cited by major Colombian media, President Petro is set to embark on a week-long official visit to China beginning this Saturday. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for e…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Tuesday that he plans to sign a declaration of intent for Colombia to join China's Belt and Road Initiative during his upcoming visit to China. Colombia has traditionally been one of the United States' closest allies in Latin America. The relationship between the two countries has been strained recently by the election of Petro, the country's first leftist president, and the return of Donald Trump t…

News of the Day and the Hour Latest News of today Gustavo Petro said that after the signing, the "next governments will see if they intend to go into reality." Colombian President Gustavo Petro said this Tuesday that, on the trip he will make next week to Beijing to participate in the Fourth Forum of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) and China, he will sign an agreement of intention for the country to join the initiat…