Xi Jinping and Austrian President Van der Belen exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. Li Keqiang and Austrian Chancellor Kurz exchanged congratulatory messages

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 28. On May 28, President Xi Jinping and Austrian President Van der Belen exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out in the congratulatory message that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 50 years ago, China and Austria have adhered to mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win, and promoted the continuous development of bilateral relations.

In 2018, China and Austria established a new position for a friendly strategic partnership. The relationship between the two countries ushered in new development opportunities, political mutual trust has been deepened, and practical cooperation in various fields has continued to expand.

In the joint fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the two sides helped each other and deepened the friendship between the two peoples.

I attach great importance to the development of China-Austria relations, and I am willing to work with President Van der Belen to strengthen cooperation in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", and promote the China-Austria friendly strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the two countries and the two peoples.

　　Van der Bellen said in his message that the establishment of a friendly strategic partnership between Austria and China is a milestone in the development of bilateral relations.

Austria and China’s mutual support in response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic not only demonstrates the high level of bilateral relations, but also once again demonstrates the importance of jointly addressing global challenges.

China is an important partner of Austria, and there is great potential for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

I wish our two countries prosperous and prosperous, and wish the two peoples happiness and well-being.

　　On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Kurz of Austria exchanged congratulatory messages.

Li Keqiang said that China is willing to take the opportunity of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Austria as an opportunity to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, expand friendly exchanges, and promote the continuous development of China-Austria relations.

　　In his congratulatory message, Kurtz expressed his willingness to make positive contributions to the further development of Austria-China cooperation.