New Zealand Prime Minister: Hope that New Zealand and China can continuously expand cooperation and growth in the field of economy, trade, and environmental protection | Relationship | Environmental Protection
Auckland, New Zealand, July 17 (Xinhua) - New Zealand Prime Minister Johns Hopkins stated on July 17 that stabilizing and developing the relationship between New Zealand and China is of great significance, and he hopes that the two countries will continue to expand cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, and environmental protection.
Hopkins made the above statement at the 9th New Zealand China Business Summit in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, on the same day.
Hopkins highly praised China's leadership role in presiding over the adoption of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in his speech. He said that government civilian interaction is crucial for the development of bilateral relations, and New Zealand is committed to strengthening cooperation with China in areas such as economy, trade, climate change response, and environmental protection.
Hopkins stated that New Zealand is seeking to transition to a low-carbon economy, and China may become an important supplier of electric vehicles in New Zealand. The two sides can establish regular dialogue mechanisms in areas such as green finance, forestry, and carbon emissions.
Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand, Wang Xiaolong, said that the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand continues to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to both countries, especially their peoples. The comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Singapore has enormous development potential and broad growth potential.
The event on that day attracted about 500 political and business figures from both countries to attend. People from companies and institutions such as New Zealand's Fonterra Group, Auckland Airport, and ANZ Bank have expressed optimism about the recovery momentum and resilience of the Chinese economy.