Wang Yi Holds Phone Talks with French Foreign Minister Cologne | Relations between the Two Countries | Foreign Minister
On August 18, 2023, Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Cologne.
Wang Yi stated that since the beginning of this year, China France relations have maintained a good development trend. In April, President Macron's visit to China was a complete success, and the two heads of state had in-depth strategic communication, laying a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. Next year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as the China France Cultural and Tourism Year and the Paris Olympic Year. China is willing to take this opportunity with France to implement the consensus of the two heads of state, comprehensively restart exchanges in various fields and levels, make up for the losses caused by the epidemic, and promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France to a new height.
Wang Yi pointed out that China's policy towards Europe maintains stability and continuity. We have always regarded Europe as an important pole in a multipolar world and support France in continuing to promote the EU's strategic autonomy and playing an active leading role in China Europe relations.
Cologner expressed sincere condolences to China for its recent floods and emphasized that France and Europe will adhere to strategic autonomy, oppose the world's fragmentation, and do not accept decoupling and disconnection. He hopes to build a multipolar and balanced peaceful world. The French side cherishes the friendship between France and China, attaches great importance to the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and is willing to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, build mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral relations, promote greater development of EU China relations, and contribute to international peace and stability.
Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, such as Ukraine and Niger.
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Wang Yi Holds Talks with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen
On August 18th, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen in Beijing.
Wang Yi stated that under the joint leadership of the two heads of state, China and Denmark have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields. The healthy and stable development of China Denmark relations has injected certainty into bilateral cooperation and provided stability for the international situation. China has always regarded Europe as a comprehensive strategic partner and supports Europe in adhering to strategic autonomy and playing a greater role internationally. We need to weaken risks through cooperation and eliminate risks through interest integration.
Rasmussen stated that the Danish side is committed to strengthening cooperation with China. The Danish side supports multilateralism and economic globalization, and supports cooperation between Europe and China, which is conducive to mutual development. Rasmussen reiterated that Denmark adheres to the One China policy.
Both sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine issue.