Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting at the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The discussions centered on strengthening strategic coordination and addressing global challenges through multilateral frameworks.
Building on Leadership Consensus
Han conveyed President Xi Jinping's greetings and emphasized implementation of agreements reached during last month's phone conversation between the two leaders. \"Our collaboration extends beyond bilateral interests,\" Han stated, highlighting China's support for France's strategic autonomy and the need for enhanced China-EU cooperation as the bloc marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Multilateral Priorities Take Center Stage
Both leaders stressed the urgency of joint action on climate change, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development. Macron characterized China as \"a long-term, reliable partner\" in global governance, welcoming increased Chinese investment in France while advocating aligned approaches to international economic policies.
Ocean Conservation as Common Ground
Han's participation underscored China's commitment to UN sustainability goals, particularly through marine conservation efforts. The meeting concluded with mutual pledges to inject stability into global affairs through strengthened dialogue mechanisms and high-level exchanges.
