Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Australian Governor-General Hurley and Prime Minister Albanese on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Australia

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Li Keqiang Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Australian Prime Minister Albanese

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 21. On December 21, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Australian Governor-General Hurley and Prime Minister Albanese to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia 50 years ago, practical cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.

China and Australia are both important countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The healthy and stable development of China-Australia relations is not only in the fundamental interests of the two peoples, but also conducive to promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

I attach great importance to the development of China-Australia relations, and I am willing to work with Australia to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity, adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results, promote the sustainable development of China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, and continue to benefit the two countries and the two peoples .

　　Hurley said that the historic decision 50 years ago paved the way for the development of Australia-China relations, bringing growth and opportunities to both countries.

Looking into the future, Australia is committed to following the positioning of comprehensive strategic partnership and developing a stable and constructive relationship with China in the spirit of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

　　On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang and Australian Prime Minister Albanese exchanged congratulatory messages.

Li Keqiang expressed the hope that China and Australia will take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, jointly promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of China-Australia relations, and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

　　Albanese said that in 1972, the Australian Labor Party government led by Prime Minister Whitlam required courage and foresight to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.

This correct decision paves the way for the development of a strong, lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries.

I firmly believe that a stable Australia-China relationship is in the interests of both countries.

I look forward to continuing to work with China to promote the further development of Australia-China comprehensive strategic partnership on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.