As China and Canada celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Canadian counterpart Anita Anand met in Beijing to chart a renewed course for bilateral cooperation. Despite differing systems and development paths, both sides see "broad common interests and vast space for cooperation," Wang remarked.
Key takeaways from the meeting:
- Mutual Trust: China is ready to enhance communication, eliminate interference and rebuild mutual trust, while Canada affirmed its commitment to the one-China principle.
- Four Pillars: Both ministers agreed to build economic and trade cooperation, security collaboration, global governance coordination and people-to-people exchanges to elevate the strategic partnership.
- Global Governance Initiative: Wang highlighted China’s proposal as timely and welcomed Canada’s support for a rules-based international order.
- Sectoral Cooperation: Leaders pledged to deepen dialogue on trade, agriculture, tourism, energy and culture, restarting exchanges at all levels.
"Canada firmly supports multilateralism and free trade," Anand said, underlining the importance of working closely with China to safeguard the United Nations system and promote sustainable development.
With a shared vision of stability and growth, Beijing and Ottawa are positioning their relationship as a model of constructive, cross-regional partnership in today’s interconnected world.
Reference(s):
Wang Yi: China, Canada can be partners of common development
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