Paris, May 06, 2024, The Europe Today: In a significant diplomatic gathering, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s steadfast commitment to strengthening its relations with Europe, underscoring the importance of European partnerships in China’s major-country diplomacy. President Xi’s remarks came during a trilateral meeting involving French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Elysee Palace.
President Xi expressed his pleasure at meeting President Macron and President von der Leyen again, highlighting that France serves as the inaugural destination of his overseas visit this year. The trilateral meeting symbolizes the broader significance of his visit across Europe.
Emphasizing China’s strategic and long-term approach to its relations with the European Union (EU), President Xi articulated his hope for mutually reinforcing and thriving relations between China and both France and the EU as a whole.
In light of the evolving global landscape characterized by turbulence and transformation, President Xi underscored the imperative for continued partnership between China and the EU, recognizing both entities as significant forces in the world. He urged a commitment to dialogue, cooperation, strategic communication, and mutual trust, emphasizing the need to build consensus and engage in strategic coordination.
President Xi’s vision for the future entails fostering steady and robust growth in China-EU ties, with a focus on contributing to global peace and development. He reiterated China’s dedication to making substantive contributions to the collective welfare of the international community.
The trilateral meeting at the Elysee Palace exemplifies the deepening engagement between China, France, and the EU, highlighting the shared commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect in pursuit of common goals.
As China continues to navigate its major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, President Xi’s reaffirmation of the importance of Europe in this endeavor underscores the enduring commitment to fostering constructive and mutually beneficial relations with European partners.
