Cooperation with Argentina not targeted at any 3rd party: China’s top diplomat

​​​​​​​By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) - Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday that Beijing’s cooperation with Argentina does not target any third party, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Wang made the remarks during his meeting with Argentinian Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

He urged the two sides to “remain committed to the right direction of bilateral relations.”

Noting that China and Argentina are economically complementary with a solid foundation for practical cooperation, Wang proposed “deepening collaboration in economy and trade, technology, finance, and mining.”

He also expressed hope that Argentina would provide a ”fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises, and welcomed Argentine citizens to take advantage of the visa-free policy for trips to explore China.”

"China's development and growth represent a reinforcement of peace and stability in the world," Wang said, noting that this year marks the 54th anniversary of the establishment of ties.

"We never engage in geopolitical contests, nor do we ask other countries to take sides. China-Argentina cooperation is not targeted at any third party, nor should it be disrupted by any third-party factors," he added.

His remarks came as Argentina, under current President Javier Gerardo Milei, has grown closer to the administration of US President Donald Trump.