Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng reaffirmed commitments to bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Stockholm this week, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Historic Milestone Celebrated
Vice Premier He conveyed warm greetings from Chinese leaders to PM Kristersson, noting that President Xi Jinping and Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf exchanged congratulatory messages in May to commemorate the anniversary. 'China-Sweden cooperation continues to expand across multiple fields, with particularly strong momentum in economic and trade exchanges,' He stated during the talks.
Strengthening Economic Ties
Both sides emphasized their shared support for multilateral trade systems, with He highlighting China's willingness to 'deepen practical cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.' The Chinese delegation also provided updates on recent China-US economic negotiations upon request from Swedish officials.
Commitment to Multilateralism
PM Kristersson reaffirmed Sweden's dedication to fostering economic globalization, stating: 'We stand ready to use this historic anniversary as a springboard for achieving more concrete results in our bilateral relations.' The leaders discussed potential collaboration in green technology, innovation, and sustainable development sectors.
