In the heart of New York City during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Premier Li Qiang and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker met to chart a course for deeper cooperation and stronger global governance.
Drawing on Chinese President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, Premier Li praised the steady growth of China-Austria ties since 1965. Under the strategic vision of Xi and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, the relationship was elevated to a friendly strategic partnership, delivering tangible benefits across trade, technology, and cultural exchange.
With the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaching, China plans to step up high-level visits and consolidate political trust, Premier Li said. "Our economies enjoy strong complementarity and vast potential for cooperation," he noted, urging both sides to accelerate collaboration on green energy transitions, the digital economy, and innovation-driven industrial growth.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of cultural and people-to-people exchanges. With a growing flow of travelers and students seeking sustainable and immersive experiences, both sides pledged to promote tourism initiatives and academic partnerships that resonate with young global citizens and digital nomads.
Chancellor Stocker reaffirmed Austria's firm adherence to the one-China principle, stating that Austria does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign country or engage in official exchanges with Taiwan authorities. He praised China's role as one of Austria's top trading partners and expressed eagerness to welcome more Chinese visitors and investors.
As key players in multilateral forums, both China and Austria committed to collaborating within the United Nations and the EU to safeguard free trade, uphold multilateralism, and drive reform in global governance structures. Their joint call for a strategic, long-term approach to China-EU relations aims to deliver shared benefits worldwide.
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