On the evening of August 25th, a grand reception for the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay was held in Guangzhou. Facundo Sim ó n Fern á ndez Guerra, Consul General of Uruguay in Guangzhou, Li Hongzhi, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government, Liu Liu, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government, as well as foreign delegations and friendly individuals from all over the world gathered together to celebrate Uruguay's National Day and discuss the bright future of China Ukraine cooperation. At the reception, the Consul General of Uruguay in Guangzhou, Facundo Simon Fernandez Guerra, first clarified Uruguay's core diplomatic position in his speech - always respecting international law and firmly upholding multilateralism as the fundamental principles, and the relationship with China is a "strategic focus" of Uruguay's diplomacy. He emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ukraine, bilateral relations have undergone 37 years of deep cultivation and steady development. In 2023, China and Ukraine officially established a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a new stage of high-quality development in bilateral diplomacy. China has maintained its position as Uruguay's largest trading partner and largest export market for over a decade, "said Consul General Facundo. The two countries have a natural economic complementarity, with cooperation covering multiple fields such as agriculture, trade, and technology, and mutual trust and stability have always been the distinctive foundation of bilateral relations. He concluded by saying, "We are delighted to celebrate the Independence Day of our motherland with friendly partners like China." In his speech, Li Hongzhi, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province and Consul General of Uruguay in Guangzhou, first extended sincere holiday greetings and best wishes to Consul General Fakundo and all Uruguayan friends in Guangdong. He pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, bilateral relations have always maintained steady development, becoming a model of mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and win-win cooperation among countries with different development models. The interaction between Guangdong Province and Uruguay is a vivid embodiment of this model. In 2024, the total import and export volume between Guangdong Province and Uruguay reached 6.572 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%. The steady growth of trade exchanges injected strong impetus into bilateral cooperation. He specifically mentioned that Chinese companies have performed well in the Uruguayan market, such as new energy vehicles, which are highly recognized by local consumers for their high-quality products. At the same time, the interaction between the two sides in literary exchanges, technological cooperation, and other fields continues to heat up, making the cooperation between the two countries not only "economic and trade heat", but also "humanistic warmth". He expressed that Guangdong Province is willing to join hands with Uruguay to further expand cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, agriculture, education, and science and technology on the basis of existing good cooperation, and contribute more to the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Uruguay. Li Hongzhi, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government, carefully arranged a variety of cultural experience booths at the reception site: rich Uruguayan red wine, fragrant maday tea, exquisite handmade crystals and ceramic works, vibrant football horns... The attendees felt the charm of cross-cultural integration while discussing the beautiful future of China Ukraine cooperation. Having the right way of communication, sharing the same interests for thousands of miles, fixed in adhesive paint, and firm in gold and stone. ”This ancient Chinese proverb is a vivid portrayal of the friendly exchanges between China and Ukraine. From the initial trading partners to the current comprehensive strategic partners; From complementary cooperation in the economic field to deep cultural integration, China and Ukraine have already established an unbreakable foundation of cooperation and friendship. I believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, the friendship between China and Ukraine will shine brighter, become a model of friendly cooperation between countries, and inject more new energy into building a community with a shared future for mankind. (Xinhua News Agency) Article: Tao Yiwei Picture: Yi Chunyan, Consulate General of Uruguay in Guangzhou