China News Service, Paris, February 20 (Reporter Li Yang) On February 20, local time, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, co-chaired the 25th China-France Strategic Dialogue with Foreign Affairs Advisor to the French President Bonnet in Paris. .
Bonnet said that France-China strategic communication has been fruitful and high-level exchanges have yielded fruitful results. France attaches great importance to the France-China comprehensive strategic partnership and will continue to pursue the one-China policy. Faced with the current international chaos and geopolitical conflicts, France is willing to join hands with China to respond to challenges, avoid confrontation between major powers, prevent confrontation between camps, and improve global governance. France advocates European strategic independence and demonstrates responsible behavior. Support Europe and China in adhering to the positioning of partnership and strengthening effective cooperation.
Wang Yi said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, mutual trust has continued to be consolidated, consensus has been continuously expanded, and the relationship between the two countries has become increasingly mature and stable. Over the past 60 years, the world has undergone tremendous changes, but China and France's insistence on independence, pursuit of a multi-polar world, and cherishing the diversity of civilizations have never changed. Standing at a new historical starting point, both sides should work together, guided by the strategic consensus between the two heads of state, adhere to the original intention, be upright and innovative, make the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership more stable and dynamic, and make greater contributions to the development of China-EU relations. contribution and make unremitting efforts for world peace.
Wang Yi said that world turmoil and even division are not in the interests of any party. China regards Europe as an important pole in the multi-polarization process and supports Europe in strengthening its strategic independence and taking its future and destiny into its own hands. China and France have similar positions on major issues. We are willing to strengthen strategic communication with France, form more consensus, strengthen unity and cooperation, demonstrate the responsibility of a major country, send a strong signal, respond more effectively to global challenges, and more actively respond to the expectations of the international community.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, sustainable development, agricultural and food products, clean energy, nuclear energy research and development, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and forest carbon sinks.
Both sides agreed to continue the positive momentum of the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism, organize hundreds of cultural exchange activities throughout the year, increase the frequency of direct flights, and further facilitate personnel exchanges.
The two sides also had in-depth communication on a wide range of issues related to peace and security. They agreed that multipolarity is indispensable to peace and stability and will continue to strengthen strategic coordination. (over)