Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday in Beijing, marking a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relations between China and Finland.
During the meeting, Premier Li highlighted the robust development of the future-oriented new-type cooperative partnership between the two nations. He noted that mutual cooperation across various fields has continuously advanced, bringing tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries.
Li Qiang expressed China’s readiness to work with Finland to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. He emphasized the importance of maintaining close high-level exchanges, enhancing political mutual trust, and elevating bilateral relations and cooperation to new heights.
Amid current headwinds facing economic globalization, Premier Li underscored that openness and cooperation remain the prevailing trend. He conveyed China’s willingness to collaborate with Finland in expanding trade and strengthening cooperation in key areas such as circular economy, information and communication technology, smart energy, and agricultural and food products. By leveraging economic complementarities, both countries aim to promote mutual benefits and achieve win-win outcomes at a higher level.
Li assured that China will continue to foster a world-class, market-oriented business environment governed by a sound legal framework. He welcomed Finnish companies to deepen their presence in the Chinese market and expressed hope that Finland would provide a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises. Li also called on Finland to play a positive role in promoting the healthy development of China-Europe economic and trade relations.
Highlighting the importance of cultural ties, Premier Li stated that China is prepared to work with Finland to further facilitate personnel exchanges and expand cooperation in culture, education, and sports. These efforts aim to consolidate popular support for the friendly cooperation between the two countries.
President Stubb affirmed Finland’s commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing Finland as a reliable cooperative partner. He expressed eagerness to enhance exchanges at all levels and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in economy and trade, agriculture, green energy, and sustainable development. Stubb also emphasized the significance of bolstering education and people-to-people exchanges to usher in a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Stubb appreciated China’s important role in international affairs and conveyed Finland’s willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with China on global security issues and tackling climate change.
The meeting signifies a mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors, paving the way for a stronger partnership between China and Finland.
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