In a significant meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between China and Spain.
President Xi highlighted the importance of building on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership. He emphasized the need for a long-term and strategic approach to elevate the relationship to new heights.
The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and new energy. President Xi stressed the importance of creating a fair and safe environment for Chinese businesses operating in Spain.
Both leaders underscored the value of cultural exchanges, including language education, youth programs, and tourism, to foster deeper people-to-people connections. They also expressed a shared commitment to multilateralism and free trade, advocating for collaborative efforts within international organizations like the UN and G20.
Prime Minister Sanchez echoed these sentiments, highlighting recent cooperation agreements in green development and expressing optimism about the future of China-Spain relations. He affirmed Spain's support for free trade and market openness, rejecting the notion of trade wars.
The discussions also touched on global challenges such as the Ukraine crisis and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with both leaders agreeing on the necessity of international cooperation to address these issues.
As China and Spain look forward to further deepening their partnership, both nations are poised to contribute positively to global peace, stability, and prosperity.
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