China's Foreign Ministry has congratulated Mia Mottley after she won a third consecutive term as prime minister of Barbados.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian extended the congratulations at a regular press briefing on Friday. It was announced on Thursday that the Barbados Labour Party, led by Mottley, won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly at the Caribbean country's general election.

Lin said Barbados is an important cooperation partner for China in the Caribbean region and that China is willing to work with Barbados to expand practical cooperation across various fields and to bring their friendship to a new level.