In a significant move towards enhancing international cooperation, China and France have agreed to build a bilateral relationship centered on strategic stability and visionary collaboration. During a joint press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne highlighted their commitment to fostering deeper ties.
Marking the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, both nations emphasized the importance of communication, coordination, and cooperation. Wang Yi underscored the shared responsibility of China and France as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to lead in promoting global solidarity, innovation, and sustainable development.
The discussions also touched upon strengthening China-EU relations, with Wang expressing China's readiness to support a stable and prosperous global environment despite frequent global upheavals. He highlighted China's efforts in cultivating new productive forces and promoting high-quality development, which are expected to bring more opportunities to France and the international community.
French Minister Sejourne reiterated France's commitment to the one-China policy and expressed eagerness to celebrate six decades of diplomatic ties. He emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, agriculture, green development, and artificial intelligence.
Both leaders agreed to support each other's multilateral initiatives and address global challenges such as the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine-Israel conflict through dialogue and collaboration. This strategic partnership aims to inject new vitality into China-France relations and contribute to a more stable and innovative world.
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China, France agree to build ties 'of strategic stability and vision'
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