In a bright boardroom in Beijing on Monday, the Chinese mainland’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, welcomed Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, for high-level talks aimed at boosting bilateral ties.
Wang highlighted this year’s 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, thanking Portugal for sending representatives to join commemorations. He also marked the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the Chinese mainland and Portugal, underlining the importance of minister-level dialogue ahead of Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's upcoming visit.
Rangel, in turn, expressed gratitude for the Chinese mainland's preparations and reaffirmed Portugal's commitment to strengthening relations. He pointed to the shared vision embodied in the Global Governance Initiative and stressed the need for coordinated action on global challenges. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, setting the stage for new projects in trade, technology, and sustainable development.
As these two nations celebrate key historical milestones, the meeting in Beijing signals a renewed push to translate anniversaries into real-world impact, from enhanced diplomatic exchanges to joint ventures that could shape the next decade of Sino-Portuguese collaboration.
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