China News Service, Beijing, February 15. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announced on February 15: At the invitation of Munich Security Conference Chairman Heusgen, Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez, and French President’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Bona, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Bureau member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference from February 16 to 21, deliver a speech at the "China Special" event, introduce China's position on major international issues based on the theme of the conference, and visit Spain and France , held a China-France strategic dialogue in France.
In response to a reporter's question, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Munich Security Conference is an annual forum on international strategy and security policy with important global influence, and China has sent high-level representatives to the conference on many occasions. At present, major changes in the world are accelerating and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation. Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the meeting to explain China's propositions on building a community with a shared future for mankind and advocating an equal and orderly world multipolarity.
Talking about China's expectations for Wang Yi's visit to Spain and France, the spokesperson said that Spain is an important country in the EU and a comprehensive strategic partner of China. This visit coincides with the beginning of China's Year of the Dragon and the beginning of a new 50-year relationship between China and Spain. It is the first time a Chinese foreign minister has visited Spain in nearly six years. Both sides attach great importance to it, and Spain has made thoughtful and friendly arrangements. China hopes that through this visit, we can further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continue the friendly atmosphere marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, consolidate mutual trust, enhance friendship, expand cooperation, and inject new connotation into the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership.
The spokesperson said that China and France are both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and independent major countries. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Not long ago, President Xi Jinping and President Macron exchanged congratulatory messages and delivered video speeches, emphasizing that both sides should work together to build a stronger and more dynamic China-France comprehensive strategic partnership for the next 60 years. Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to France is the first important visit between China and France this year. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold a bilateral meeting with the French side and hold a new round of China-France strategic dialogue with the French President's foreign affairs adviser Bonne.
The spokesperson also said that China looks forward to working with France to further deepen strategic communication, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen communication and coordination on multilateral issues, and jointly lead China-EU relations to achieve steady and long-term development, and contribute to world peace and stability. Make positive contributions to development and progress. (over)