On the morning of May 15, the China-Latin America Internet Development and Cooperation Forum with the theme of "Share new opportunities for digital development and jointly build a community of shared future for China-Latin America cyberspace" opened in Xi'an. At the forum, representatives of government departments of Latin American and Caribbean countries delivered speeches to listen to their views together.

Foreign Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda Green:

Use digital technology to light up the bright future for everyone

"This meeting is timely and very important." In his speech, Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda Green said that the current technological development is changing with each passing day and the international situation is profoundly changing, and this is inseparable from the development of the digital economy.

China is a role model in the fields of artificial intelligence, big data, 5G, etc. China has been promoting cooperation with countries around the world and promoting common development of mankind. The development of digital technology is changing with each passing day, connecting the people of all countries, economies of all countries, and cultures of all countries. China's cooperative relations with Latin America and the Caribbean countries will better bring major development dividends to all countries.

It is necessary for China and Latin America to carry out cooperation. "We must strengthen partnerships, take the digital economy as a new driving force for development, share knowledge and resources, so that everyone can benefit from it, and use digital technology to light up the bright future for everyone."

Cuba's Minister of Communications Arevic:

China-Latin America cooperation is a model of partnership to promote multilateral cooperation and achieve high-quality development. "China-Latin America cooperation is a model of partnership to safeguard cyberspace sovereignty, promote multilateral cooperation and achieve high-quality development." Arevic said that in the past 60 years, the cooperation between Cuba and China has brought rapid development to Cuba. "We are facing unprecedented challenges together and jointly create a community with a shared future between the two countries. China and Latin America have carried out multi-channel and multi-level cooperation on technology exchanges, rules discussions, expert training, project development, technology transfer, etc., which have strengthened the ability of Latin American and Caribbean countries to respond to cyber attacks."

Arevich proposed that under the framework of this forum, we will conclude binding international treaties to combat international terrorism, strengthen technology transfer to developing countries, narrow the digital divide between peoples of all countries, promote South-South cooperation, support all countries to effectively participate in cyberspace governance, promote peaceful development, defend the sovereignty of all countries, and resist cyberattacks. "May our cyberspace become a bridge of our unity, and let us join hands to create a safe, harmonious and sovereign digital future." Diaz, Director of the National Telecommunications and Postal Service of Nicaragua:

Will work with China to build a better future in cyberspace

"Nicaragua believes that China plays a leading role in the fields of digital economy, cybersecurity, digital governance and artificial intelligence applications, and China has always promoted digital cooperation with regional countries based on the principles of fraternity, equality, sincerity and respect for sovereignty." Diaz, Director of the National Telecommunications and Postal Service of Nicaragua, said.

Nicaragua is steadily advancing digital cooperation with China in the fields of digital technology, 5G, cybersecurity and e-government. Under the framework of the China-Latin America Community Forum, by holding the China-Latin America Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, cooperation between China and Latin America and Caribbean countries can be strengthened in related fields and bring more development and welfare to the people.

"We firmly believe that cooperation with China in various fields, especially in the fields of communications and information technology will enable us to better advance the common struggle to eliminate absolute poverty, and we will take China as an example to eliminate the extreme poverty faced by people of all countries." Diaz said, "We are willing to work with China and strengthen cooperation to build a better future in cyberspace." Queros, Deputy Minister of Information Affairs of the Presidential Office of Brazil:

The cooperation between China and Brazil in the digital economy and digital platforms is a necessary choice

The relationship between China and Brazil is very important, especially in technology and digital platforms, artificial intelligence and other aspects. In the digital age, bilateral relations must create a friendly environment for promoting innovation to facilitate the development of the bilateral economy. China and Brazil have established a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to promote the development of the digital economy and bring tangible benefits to the people of both sides.

The cooperation between China and Brazil in the digital economy and digital platforms is not only a partnership, but also a necessary choice. "Within the G20 framework, we are committed to strengthening cooperation in the field of digitalization and creating a digital environment that effectively serves people of all countries." Queros said, "I wish we all to find ways to prosperity and innovate technologies in the country."

Peru Prime Minister's Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat Secretary-General Billches:

International cooperation is the key to meeting common challenges

"I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Peru's firm commitment to the core principles of the China-Latin America Forum on Internet Development and Cooperation, including technical cooperation, cybersecurity, ethical application of artificial intelligence, and jointly build a secure and people-oriented cyberspace." Billches, Secretary-General of the Peru Prime Minister's Government and Digital Transformation Secretariat, said.

Peru highly appreciates China's initiative and looks forward to continuing to consolidate China's strategic partnership with Latin American and Caribbean countries based on mutual trust, mutual respect and jointly building a fair and just digital future. Peru firmly believes that international cooperation is the key to responding to common challenges. The China-Latin America Internet Development and Cooperation Forum is crucial to exchange experiences, collaborative exploration of opportunities, shared standards construction, and the accumulation of credible cases and best practices, which will promote Peru toward a more sustainable digital development future. (Liu Wang Huo Chenmeng)