Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Beijing on Wednesday, signaling a continued commitment to the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
The leaders convened on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting last November, laying down strategic guidance for China-New Zealand relations from a fresh starting point. As the comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, Han emphasized China's dedication to fostering this relationship, expressing readiness to collaborate with New Zealand in implementing the crucial consensus reached by both nations' leaders.
Peters echoed this sentiment, highlighting New Zealand's commitment to developing robust relations with China. He expressed willingness to strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual understanding, and deepen economic and trade cooperation, positioning New Zealand as an active partner of China.
Both leaders underscored the importance of sustained, sound, and steady development of the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to bolster mutual understanding and economic collaboration in the years to come.
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