Wang Yi Speaks on the Phone with French Foreign Minister Colonna – Xinhua English.news.cn
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 18. On August 18, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, had a telephone conversation with French Foreign Minister Colonna.
Wang Yi said that since the beginning of this year, China-France relations have maintained a sound momentum of development. In April, President Macron’s visit to China was a complete success. The two heads of state conducted in-depth strategic communication and drew a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. Next year will be the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as the China-France Cultural Tourism Year and the “Olympic Year” in Paris. China is willing to take this opportunity with France to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, comprehensively restart exchanges at all levels in various fields, make up for the losses caused by the epidemic, and promote the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height.
Wang Yi pointed out that China’s policy toward Europe maintains stability and continuity. We always regard Europe as an important pole in the multipolar world, and support France in continuing to promote the EU’s adherence to strategic autonomy and play an active leading role in China-EU relations.
Colonna expressed sincere condolences to China’s recent flood disaster, and emphasized that France and Europe will adhere to strategic independence, oppose the division of the world, and do not accept “decoupling and broken chains”, and hope to build a multi-polar, balanced and peaceful world. The French side cherishes the friendship between France and China, and attaches great importance to the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. It is willing to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, build a mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral relationship, and promote greater development of EU-China relations. Contribute to international peace and stability.
The two sides also exchanged views on Ukraine, Niger and other international and regional issues of common concern.
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