60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a video speech at a reception in Beijing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France 60 years ago was an important event in the history of international relations. With extraordinary wisdom and courage, Chairman Mao Zedong and General Charles de Gaulle opened the door to exchanges and cooperation between China and the West, bringing hope to the world in the midst of the Cold War, noted Mr. Xi.
For 60 years, China-France relations have always been at the forefront of relations between China and Western countries, bringing benefits to the two peoples and contributing to world peace, stability and development, he said. -he continued.
The unique history of Sino-French relations has shaped the "Sino-French spirit", characterized by independence, mutual understanding, foresight, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, Xi said, adding that Facing the new era, China and France should uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, look to the future and dare to make greater progress.
The two sides should unswervingly develop bilateral relations and respond to the world's uncertainties with stable China-France relations. The two sides can take the China-French Year of Cultural Tourism and the Paris Olympics as opportunities to expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen relations between the two peoples, Xi said.
He called on the two sides to jointly advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive and beneficial economic globalization for all, and continue to contribute to maintaining global peace and stability, as well as resolving conflicts. global challenges.
While deepening traditional cooperation, the two sides should actively tap the cooperation potential in emerging areas such as green industries and clean energy, enlarge the "pie" for mutual benefit, pool cooperation strengths, and share development opportunities through openness, Xi continued.
Facing the next 60 years, China and France will work together to create greater glories, he added.
French President Emmanuel Macron also delivered a video speech.
According to him, 60 years ago, General Charles of Gaul went beyond the logic of the confrontation of camps and took the historic decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Today, both parties have a responsibility to build on the ambitious goals set in 1964 and continue to work together to build a partnership that not only meets the needs of both peoples, but also contributes to peace and global stability.
France is willing to join China in tackling global challenges and promoting the resolution of international crises, Macron said.
Noting that the year 2024 is the Franco-Chinese Year of Cultural Tourism and that the two sides will organize various activities, Mr. Macron said that the two sides should take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen exchanges between the two peoples, particularly between young people, and lay a more solid foundation for the future of Franco-Chinese relations.
The two countries will also organize an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the opening of the Year of Cultural Tourism on January 31, at the Château de Versailles, Paris, and broadcast the video speeches of the two leaders of state.
The year 2024 coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Over the past 60 years, China and France have created many "firsts", allowing Sino-French relations to always be at the forefront of relations between China and Western countries.