Paris, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- On Feb. 20, local time, France's Macron met with Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo and head of the Communist Party of China, in Paris.
Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings of President ***, saying that the two heads of state have established strong mutual trust and sincere friendship, which leads the direction of bilateral strategic cooperation and has 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 for carrying forward the past and forging ahead into the future. The two sides should take this opportunity to take stock of the extraordinary journey that the two countries have traversed, carry forward the useful experiences and successful practices, and jointly plan for the next 60 years of China-France relations. We are ready to work with the French side to uphold our original aspirations, maintain our determination, deepen cooperation and open up the future.
Wang Yi said that China-France practical cooperation has brought important benefits to the two peoples. China adheres to high-quality development and promotes high-level opening-up, and will continue to open its markets to countries around the world, including France.
Macron asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere greetings to President *** and wish the Chinese people all the best in the Year of the Dragon. Macron happily recalled last year's successful visit to China, said that he looked forward to working with the Chinese side to prepare for this year's high-level exchanges, and hoped that the two sides would take the France-China strategic dialogue as an opportunity to implement the important consensus reached by President China and further build lasting and close France-China relations. France has always pursued a one-China policy, and this position is clear and clear. In the face of global challenges, France adheres to strategic autonomy and is ready to strengthen strategic coordination with China to jointly safeguard peace and stability.
Wang Yi said that the current international situation is full of chaos, hotspot issues are complex and difficult to solve, the world economy is recovering slowly, and various challenges are coming one after another. As both independent powers, permanent members of the UN Security Council and important forces in a multipolar world, China and France should strengthen strategic coordination, deepen strategic cooperation, and make contributions to global peace and stability. China appreciates France's adherence to independence and self-determination, and hopes that France will continue to play a constructive role in the sound and steady development of China-EU relations, enhance mutual trust, promote the convergence of interests, and jointly act as a stabilizing force in today's world.