China and France Commit to Strengthening Economic and Financial Cooperation
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks via video link with French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Antoine Armand on Thursday. The high-level discussion centered on enhancing economic and financial cooperation between the two nations.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on recent developments and issues of common concern. He Lifeng, serving as the Chinese lead person of the China-France High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue, emphasized the importance of faithfully implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state.
“We should further deepen cooperation in economic, financial, and other fields,” He stated. “By strengthening complementarity and pursuing mutual benefit and win-win results, we can push for the steady and sound development of China-France economic and trade cooperation.”
French Minister Antoine Armand echoed these sentiments, expressing France’s willingness to enhance coordination with China. As the French lead person in the dialogue, Armand highlighted the potential to expand bilateral cooperation to a wider range and deeper level.
“France is committed to working closely with China to explore new areas of collaboration,” Armand said. “By expanding our cooperation, we can achieve shared prosperity and address global economic challenges together.”
The talks reflect a mutual desire to strengthen ties and promote stability in the global economic landscape. Both China and France recognize the value of cooperation in navigating economic uncertainties and fostering sustainable growth.
The dialogue is expected to lead to increased collaboration in various sectors, including finance, industry, and digital innovation, paving the way for enhanced economic ties between the two countries.
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China calls for enhanced economic, financial cooperation with France
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