In a significant move to bolster international cooperation, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with a French delegation in Beijing on Wednesday. The delegation was attending the sixth China-France Track Two High-Level Dialogue, marking 60 years since the two nations established diplomatic ties.
“China and France are both major countries with global influence,” Han said. “Our bilateral relations have strategic significance that goes beyond our own interests.” He emphasized China’s readiness to work with France to implement the important agreements reached by their respective leaders, deepen mutual trust, and collaborate on global challenges like climate change.
The French delegation was led by Carole Bureau-Bonnard, who expressed France’s commitment to enhancing mutual understanding with China. “We are ready to complement each other’s strengths and jointly meet challenges through constructive dialogue,” she said. “This will promote the sound and steady development of France-China and EU-China relations.”
The meeting reflects a shared desire to strengthen the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership and to pursue new achievements in global cooperation. For young people in the Global South, this partnership signals opportunities for collaborative efforts in addressing worldwide issues such as climate change and sustainable development.
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