In a significant development for international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s commitment to fostering stable and far-reaching ties with the United Kingdom. This statement was made during a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, initiated at Starmer's request.
Highlighting their shared status as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major global economies, Xi emphasized the importance of maintaining a firm partnership. He advocated for enhanced dialogue and cooperation, aiming to create mutually beneficial outcomes for both nations and contribute positively to global stability.
Xi further outlined China’s willingness to engage in equal dialogue based on mutual respect, understanding, and trust. He stressed the importance of making mutual benefit and win-win outcomes the cornerstone of China-UK relations. Key areas for expanded cooperation include finance, green economy, artificial intelligence, and deepening people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Starmer echoed Xi’s sentiments, underscoring that a closer cooperative relationship between Britain and China serves the long-term interests of both countries. He highlighted the potential for collaboration in economy, trade, finance, education, clean energy, medicine, and health to drive development and address global challenges such as climate change.
Starmer also reaffirmed the UK's commitment to the one-China policy, emphasizing the desire to strengthen contact and dialogue at all levels. He expressed optimism about achieving positive results through practical cooperation and institutional exchanges, aiming to establish long-term, stable, and strategic relations grounded in mutual respect.
Xi concluded by reiterating China’s dedication to maintaining high-level exchanges with the UK to jointly promote world peace and development, reflecting a shared vision for a cooperative international community.
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President Xi calls for stable and far-reaching China-Britain ties
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