Latin America and Asia: how can we integrate and coordinate to protect multilateralism?

Between 2023 and 2025, exports from ALADI member countries to the Asia-Pacific continued to be primarily supported by minerals, oilseeds, and fuels, reaffirming the region’s strategic role as a global provider of basic resources and food.

Two years into the implementation of the FTA, bilateral trade between the two nations has consolidated its upward trend, positioning China as a fundamental strategic partner for Ecuador’s exportable offerings.

Organized by SELA and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), this forum will take place in Zhengzhou, China, on August 17 and 18, 2026. The event aims to enhance economic connectivity and foster shared prosperity through high-level strategic dialogue.