Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Cologne

Xinhua News Agency, Indonesia, Bali, July 9th (Reporter Yu Qianliang) On July 8, 2022, local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the French Foreign Minister Cologne during the Foreign Minister of the Group of the Guto 20 in Bali.

Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, Sino -French relations have maintained a stable development momentum, which not only brings well -being to the two and the people of the two countries, but also inject stability into the turbulent world. China cherishes mutual trust and friendship between the two countries, highly appreciates and firmly supports the French party to adhere to its strategic autonomy, and is willing to strengthen strategic cooperation with France, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote the continuous new level of strategic partnership between the two countries.

Cologne stated that the Fa has maintained close communication and good cooperation on extensive two -sided issues. The French also cherishes friendship in the Fa and is committed to continuously promoting comprehensive strategic partnerships in the law. France firmly advocates the maintenance of the United Nations Charter, respects the principles of sovereignty, and attaches importance to China's important role in maintaining global stability. It is believed that strengthening French strategic collaboration corresponds to the current global challenges. President Macron advocates building a harmonious multi -pole world, and the French party will adhere to the strategic tradition.

The two sides agreed to promote cultural exchanges, convenient personnel, and strengthen cooperation in response to climate change and protect biodiversity.

The two sides exchanged opinions on China -Europe relations. Wang Yi said that as two major forces with global influence, China and Europe should adhere to the correct positioning of the main tone and comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation and win -win cooperation. group". China appreciates and expects that the French side will continue to play a constructive role for Sino -European relations. Cologne said that France has always supported the promotion of European -China relations and advocates accumulating consensus through dialogue. It will continue to focus on long -term, adhere to reason, keep open, and deepen cooperation in various fields in Europe and China.

The two sides also exchanged views on the issue of common concern to Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula.

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