At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025, China and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang engaged in productive discussions with Swiss leaders, Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin, highlighting the mutual benefits of their collaboration.
Ding emphasized that Switzerland was among the first Western nations to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, setting a foundation of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. Reflecting on the 2017 state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Switzerland, he noted the significant progress made in bilateral relations over the years.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, both nations are set to implement key agreements aimed at deepening political trust and advancing their innovative strategic partnership. Key focus areas include upgrading the free trade agreement, fostering innovation in life sciences, artificial intelligence, and green technology, and enhancing financial connectivity.
Karin Keller-Sutter expressed Switzerland's eagerness to celebrate this milestone with the Switzerland-China Year of Culture and Tourism, aiming to elevate their partnership further. She highlighted the success of their free trade agreement as a testament to the benefits of openness and cooperation.
Guy Parmelin underscored the complementary economic strengths of both countries and the extensive common interests that pave the way for collaboration in innovation, finance, education, and addressing global challenges. He affirmed Switzerland's readiness to bolster people-to-people exchanges, further enhancing bilateral friendship.
Looking ahead, both China and Switzerland are poised to leverage their strengths to contribute to global prosperity and tackle international issues through genuine multilateralism. Their continued collaboration is set to open new avenues for practical cooperation and sustainable development.
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China, Switzerland vow to further promote strategic partnership
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