Wang Yi meets Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian

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 Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian during the meeting of the Foreign Minister of the Guto 20 in Bali.

Wang Yi said that Sino -Australian relations are facing both challenges and opportunities. If they can achieve healthy development, it is in line with the common interests of the people of the two countries, and it will also help protect the peace and stability of the Asia -Pacific region. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia, China is willing to respect the spirit of mutual respect, re -calibrate the pulse, calibration, and sail for bilateral relations, and strive to return the relationship between the two countries.

Huang Yingxian said that Australia is a comprehensive strategic partner, with extensive contacts, close economic and trade exchanges, and bring benefits to the people of the two countries. The Australian and New Government will follow the purpose of the United Nations Charter, abide by international law and international relations, and continue to pursue a Chinese policy. It is hoped that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be the opportunity to stabilize and benefit bilateral relations. In the face of some complex factors of Australia -China relations, the Australian side has no intention of magnifying the differences between the two sides and unintentionally participating in the encirclement of China. It will maintain the constructive contact exchanges between the two parties in accordance with mutual respect, calm and pragmatic attitude. Obstacles in the relationship.

Wang Yi said that the root cause of the difficulty of China -Australia relations in the past few years is that the former Australian government insisted on regarding China as "opponents" or even "threats", and adopted a series of irresponsible words and deeds to China. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the Australian and New Government to adhere to the positioning of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and appreciate the Australian side to adhere to a Chinese policy. It is our common responsibility to comply with the Basic Guidelines of the United Nations Charter and International Relations. It is hoped that the Australian side will seize the current opportunity and put it into actual actions, reshape the correct recognition of China, and accumulate positive energy to improve China -Australia relations and reduce negative assets. First, we must persist in China as a partner rather than an opponent. Second, we must adhere to the way of getting along with common deposits. Third, we must persist and not be subject to third parties. Fourth, we must adhere to the foundation of a positive and pragmatic social opinion.

The two sides also communicated on Pacific Island Nations. Wang Yi emphasized that in response to the demands of the island country and the needs of the people of the island country, China and the island nations carried out equal exchanges and cooperation between sovereign countries. China has also carried out three parties with Australia and other countries in the South Pacific region to achieve positive results. China is willing to play their respective advantages to achieve win -win win -win results.

【Edit: Chen Wentao】

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