In a significant meeting held at Government Headquarters on Thursday, Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, and China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Zheng Bingkai, discussed pivotal projects aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. Among the key topics were the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the redevelopment of the National Stadium. Minister Straughn highlighted the invaluable contributions of Chinese medical teams, emphasizing their transformative impact on healthcare delivery in Barbados. He also provided updates on the National Stadium redevelopment, expressing optimism that the upgraded facility would promote physical activity and athletics by hosting major events. Ambassador Zheng commended Barbados for its declining debt-to-GDP ratio, attributing this achievement to the country’s resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. He also lauded the latest FITCH ratings, which reaffirmed Barbados’ B+ credit rating. The discussions further explored strategies to deepen the long-standing bilateral relationship, including the Scotland District Road Rehabilitation Project, additional investment opportunities, and initiatives to attract more Chinese tourists to Barbados. The diplomatic ties between the two nations, established on May 30, 1977, continue to flourish through these collaborative efforts.