The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has underscored the importance of fostering closer cooperation between the Chinese mainland and the United Kingdom to promote global stability and address shared challenges. During a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, Wang emphasized the need for strategic communication and mutual understanding between the two nations.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the rapid changes the world is experiencing and the crucial role that both the Chinese mainland and the UK, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, play in maintaining international peace and security. He called for enhanced collaboration in critical areas such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and green development to contribute positively to global stability.
The discussions also touched upon the positive momentum in Sino-British relations, with Wang noting the significant potential for practical cooperation. He affirmed that the UK’s Labour government is pursuing a rational and pragmatic policy towards the Chinese mainland, aligning with both national interests and global trends. Wang expressed China’s commitment to working with the UK to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, aiming to stabilize and enhance the positive development of bilateral relations.
Key areas identified for expanded cooperation include infrastructure, trade and investment, and clean energy, with the goal of benefiting both nations and their peoples. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the importance of advancing pragmatic cooperation across various fields to ensure that China-UK relations continue to develop in a stable and constructive manner.
In addition to his meeting with Prime Minister Starmer, Wang Yi met with Jonathan Powell, the British Prime Minister’s national security advisor, to discuss strategic security and other mutual concerns. The Chinese mainland also held the 10th round of the China-UK Strategic Dialogue with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, reaffirming the significance of ongoing dialogue between the two nations.
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