President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday, October 14, during her visit to China for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. President Xi described Dominica as a valued friend and partner in the Caribbean, noting that the two nations have enjoyed more than 20 years of strong and respectful diplomatic relations. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Dominica in areas such as climate resilience, infrastructure, clean energy, healthcare, agriculture, and women’s empowerment. President Burton expressed deep appreciation for China’s continued friendship and assistance, reaffirming Dominica’s support for the one-China principle. She said Dominica looks forward to expanding cooperation with China in trade, renewable energy, and the green economy, and praised China’s leadership in promoting peace, development, and solidarity among developing nations.
