CMC-The Government of Grenada has officially signed 13 cooperation agreements with the People’s Republic of China.
The agreements cover a wide range of areas, including agriculture, energy and the environment, renewable energy, arts, culture, and tourism, and the blue economy.
This achievement marks the 20th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations, and solidifies China’s commitment to supporting the economy and people of the tri-island state.
The resumption of our diplomatic relations in 2005 was marked by a journey defined by collaboration, mutual understanding, and shared aspirations. Today, we can reflect on this journey and affirm that our partnership has yielded remarkable benefits for the people of Grenada and China, significantly contributing to our national development.
The agreements were signed by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Export Development, Joseph Andall, and Minister for Economic Development, Planning, and Cooperatives; Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, and Marine Resources, Lennox Andrews.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell welcomed this significant achievement for the people of Grenada.
“The 20th anniversary demonstrates growth; the seed that was planted back in 2005 has blossomed into a tree that is bearing fruit for both the people of Grenada and China through agriculture, infrastructure, cultural exchanges, and healthcare. Through these agreements, we continue to build a stronger bridge of collaboration that will bring tangible benefits to our people, creating new opportunities for growth and development,” said Prime Minister Mitchell.
“The Government of Grenada and the People’s Republic of China celebrate this significant milestone in the history of our two nations: twenty years of enduring friendship, mutual respect, and productive diplomatic relations. The signing of these agreements serves as a testament to the strength and depth of our partnership, the achievements we have realised together, and the promising future that lies ahead.”
The cooperation agreements are as follows:
1. Memorandum of Understanding on Exchange and Cooperation in the Field of Economic Development between the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC and the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources and Cooperatives of Grenada.
2. Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening Blue Economy Cooperation between the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources and Cooperatives of Grenada.
3. Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening Bilateral Cooperation for Unimpeded Trade between the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development of Grenada.
4. Memorandum of Understanding on Promoting the Implementation of the Global Development Initiative between China International Development Cooperation Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development of Grenada.
5. Exchange of Letters on the Feasibility Study of the Phase-9 China-Grenada Agricultural Technical Cooperation Project.
6. Implementation Plan for Cultural Cooperation (2025-2029) between the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of the PRC and the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy, and Culture of Grenada.
7. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Export Development of Grenada and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
8. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Green and Low-Carbon Development between the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC and the Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy.
9. Memorandum of Understanding between Yantai City, the People’s Republic of China, and St. George, Grenada, on Promoting Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation.
10. Memorandum of Understanding on Media Exchange and Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency and Government Information Service.
11. Memorandum of Understanding between China Media Group and Government Information Service.
12. Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Grenada.
13. Cooperation Plan between the Government of the PRC and the Government of Grenada on Jointly Promoting the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
