In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with a French delegation in Beijing on Wednesday. The delegation is in the Chinese capital attending the sixth China-France Track Two High-Level Dialogue, a platform aimed at fostering deeper understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
Vice President Han emphasized the global influence of both China and France, noting that their relationship holds strategic significance that transcends bilateral interests. “China and France are both major countries with global influence,” Han remarked. “Our bilateral relations have strategic significance that goes beyond our own interests.”
Han highlighted that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France, a milestone that presents new opportunities for collaboration. He expressed China’s readiness to work closely with France to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, jointly tackle climate change and other global challenges, and advance the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
Carole Bureau-Bonnard, chairperson of the French delegation, conveyed France’s commitment to strengthening ties with China. “The French side is ready to enhance mutual understanding with China, complement each other’s strengths, and jointly meet challenges through constructive dialogue,” she stated. Bureau-Bonnard emphasized the importance of promoting the sound and steady development of France-China and EU-China relations.
The meeting underscores the shared dedication of both nations to address global issues collaboratively, including climate change and economic development. The sixth China-France Track Two High-Level Dialogue serves as a crucial platform for open communication and the strengthening of strategic partnerships between China and France.
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