Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg in Beijing on Monday, signaling strengthened cooperation between the two nations. The high-level discussions focused on economic partnerships, cultural exchanges, and multilateral diplomacy amid evolving global challenges.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized China's commitment to 'mutually beneficial collaboration' with Mediterranean nations. Borg highlighted Malta's strategic position as a bridge between Europe and North Africa, noting opportunities in sustainable tourism and green energy development.
The talks concluded with agreements to enhance people-to-people exchanges and coordinate on international platforms like the United Nations. Both sides reaffirmed support for multilateral trade systems and peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms.
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