As the sun dipped below the Tiber River, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met in Rome to chart a renewed path for bilateral cooperation.
Against a backdrop of global shifts—from energy transition challenges to security crises in Ukraine and the Middle East—the two leaders emphasized the need for dialogue and peaceful solutions. They jointly called for calm in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urged respect for sovereignty in Eastern Europe.
Turning to economic ties, Wang Yi underlined the Chinese mainland’s commitment to a "fair, transparent, non-discriminatory business environment" designed to boost two-way investment. Tajani welcomed fresh capital inflows but stressed that reciprocity and fair competition are key to a balanced partnership.
Both ministers identified green development, aerospace, culture and artificial intelligence as priority sectors. Their discussions pointed to potential joint ventures in renewable energy projects, collaborative research in AI labs and new cultural exchange programs to strengthen people-to-people connections.
For young entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts and global citizens, this Rome dialogue signals a window of opportunity to engage in projects that bridge continents, drive sustainable innovation and reshape the future of international cooperation.
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