In a gesture of diplomatic goodwill, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, following Ishiba’s election as the new Prime Minister of Japan.
President Xi noted that China and Japan are neighbors separated by only a strip of water. He emphasized that it serves the fundamental interests of both peoples for their countries to walk a path of peaceful coexistence, everlasting friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common development.
He expressed hope that Japan would work with China in abiding by the principles and consensus established in the four political documents between the two nations. Xi called for promoting a strategic relationship of mutual benefit in an all-round way, aiming to build a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship that meets the requirements of the new era.
On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang also sent his congratulations to Prime Minister Ishiba. Premier Li highlighted the importance of maintaining the political foundation of bilateral relations and enhancing friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation to better benefit the people of both countries.
This exchange of congratulations marks a positive step toward strengthening ties between the two Asian neighbors. Observers note that enhanced cooperation between China and Japan could lead to greater stability and prosperity in the region.
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Xi Jinping extends congratulations to Ishiba on election as Japan's PM
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