French President Emmanuel Macron met with visiting member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Paris on Tuesday local time. Macron fondly recalled his successful visit to China last year, expressing anticipation for jointly preparing for this year’s high-level exchanges with the Chinese side.
Wang first conveyed warm regards from Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that the leaders of the two countries have established a strong mutual trust and sincere friendship, guiding the direction of bilateral strategic cooperation and exerting significant positive influence on the world.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, which holds important significance for carrying forward the past and ushering in the future. Both sides should seize this opportunity to summarize the extraordinary journey the two countries have traveled, promote beneficial experiences and successful practices, and jointly plan the next 60 years of China-France relations. We are willing to work with France to uphold our original aspirations, maintain determination, deepen cooperation, and explore opportunities for the future, the Chinese Foreign Minister said.
Wang also emphasized that pragmatic cooperation between China and France has brought significant benefits to the people of both countries. China adheres to high-quality development and promotes high-level opening-up, it will continue to open its markets to countries worldwide, including France, and hopes that France will also create a fair and just business environment for Chinese enterprises in France, providing positive and stable long-term expectations.
