China News Service, Paris, February 20 (Reporter Li Yang) On February 20, local time, French President Macron met in Paris with visiting member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings from President Xi Jinping, saying that the two heads of state have established strong mutual trust and sincere friendship, leading the development direction of bilateral strategic cooperation and also having an important positive impact on the world. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, which is of great significance in inheriting the past and ushering in the future. Both sides should take this opportunity to summarize the extraordinary journeys the two countries have gone through, carry forward useful experiences and successful practices, and jointly plan for the next 60 years of China-France relations. We are willing to work with France to uphold our original aspirations, maintain focus, deepen cooperation and open up a future.
Wang Yi said that pragmatic cooperation between China and France has brought important benefits to the two peoples. China adheres to high-quality development, promotes high-level opening up, and will continue to open its market to countries around the world, including France. It is hoped that France will also create a fair and just business environment for Chinese companies in France and provide positive, stable and long-term expectations.
Macron asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and wish the Chinese people all the best in the Year of the Dragon. Macron happily recalled his successful visit to China last year and expressed his expectation to work with China to prepare for this year's high-level exchanges. He hoped that the two sides would take the France-China strategic dialogue as an opportunity to implement the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and me and further build a lasting and close France-China strategic dialogue. China relations. France has always adhered to the one-China policy, and this position is clear and clear. In the face of global challenges, France adheres to strategic independence and is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with China to jointly safeguard peace and stability.
Wang Yi said that the current international situation is full of chaos, hot issues are complicated and difficult to resolve, the world economy is recovering slowly, and various challenges are coming one after another. As both major independent countries, permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and important forces in the multi-polar world, China and France should strengthen strategic coordination, deepen strategic cooperation, and make contributions to promoting global peace and stability. China appreciates France's insistence on independence and hopes that France will continue to play a constructive role in the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations, enhance mutual trust, promote the integration of interests, and jointly serve as a stabilizing force in today's world. (over)