Xinhua News Agency, Rome, March 22 (Reporter Huang Yong, Huo Xiaoguang, Luo Wei) Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Italian President Matarella in Rome on the 22nd. The two heads of state unanimously agreed to firmly grasp the general direction of China-Italy relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and work together to promote greater development of China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
Xi Jinping pointed out that both China and Italy are ancient civilizations with splendid culture. The relationship between the two countries has a profound historical heritage. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. Next year will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. For nearly half a century, the two countries have respected each other, trusted each other, and helped each other. They have constantly strengthened high-level exchanges and strategic mutual trust, enhanced exchanges and cooperation and interests, and deepened mutual understanding and traditional friendship. The world today is facing a big change in the past 100 years. China is willing to agree to inherit and carry forward the spirit of cooperation, strengthen strategic communication, promote the international community to seek common ground while reserving differences, promote development through cooperation, and contribute new wisdom and strength to building a better world.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China is willing to agree to work together to develop the direction of Sino-Italian relations in the new era, to close high-level exchanges, and to promote bilateral pragmatic cooperation to upgrade and upgrade. I agree with Mr. President’s intention to be a partner of inclusiveness and common development. China is willing to agree to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership. The two sides should strengthen communication of ideas, consolidate political mutual trust, continue to understand and support each other on issues involving core interests and major concerns, and closely exchange and cooperate with governments, legislative bodies, and political parties. The two sides should build a bright spot for cooperation, work together to build a “Belt and Road”, and strengthen development strategy docking and pragmatic cooperation planning. China is willing to import more Italian quality products and encourage more powerful Chinese companies to invest in Italy. The two sides should closely exchange humanities and exchanges, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, film and television, and media, and build a joint project for the people.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China has consistently supported the process of European integration and respected the EU's efforts to solve its own problems. It is hoped that the Italian side will continue to play an active role in promoting the EU and China to advance the four partnerships of peace, growth, reform and civilization. China is willing to agree to strengthen communication and coordination on major issues such as UN affairs, global governance, climate change, and the 2030 sustainable development agenda, jointly advocate trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and guide economic globalization toward more open, inclusive, and general. Hui, balance, and win-win development.
Matarella said that he warmly welcomes President Xi Jinping. My visit to China the year before is still fresh in my memory. Maintaining close high-level exchanges, especially President Xi Jinping’s visit, fully demonstrates the high level of bilateral relations. China is a close and important partner of Italy. The Italian side admires China's development achievements, appreciates China's pursuit of an open strategy, and optimistic about the prospects for cooperation between Italy and China. It is willing to take the opportunity of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year to expand bilateral economic and trade, investment, science and technology, and innovation. Mutually beneficial cooperation in the field. Italy and China were once located at the two ends of the ancient Silk Road, which is the link between our two countries. Italy supports the initiative of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative advocated by President Xi Jinping. It is believed that this will facilitate the interconnection and common development of Eurasia and make the ancient Silk Road a new vitality in the contemporary era. “One Belt, One Road” is also a road of cultural exchange. The Italian side is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese cultural tourism sector. The Italians are ancient countries with thousands of years of civilization. The two peoples have enough wisdom to cope with the challenges facing today's human society. Italy believes that China's revival will make a new historical contribution to world peace and prosperity. The Italian side is committed to promoting the in-depth development of EU-China relations and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China in multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the G20, jointly safeguard multilateralism and trade liberalization, and work together to address climate change and international security. challenge.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly met with the reporters.
Prior to the talks, President Matarella held a grand welcoming ceremony for Xi Jinping at the Presidential Palace Square. In the early spring, the hurricane of Rome was sent, and the sky was clear. Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, drove to the Presidential Palace Square under the attire of a costumed, majestic Italian cavalry.
When Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived, President Matarella and his daughter Laura greeted each other at the parking lot and exchanged greetings. Subsequently, the military orchestra played the national anthems of China and Italy and raised the Chinese flag. The heads of state of the two countries reviewed the honor guard team together. The guardian of the guardian asked Xi Jinping to review it. Accompanied by President Matarella, Xi Jinping reviewed the army, navy, air force and cavalry. Xi Jinping agreed with the main officials to shake hands, and President Matarella shook hands with the Chinese companions.
On the same day, Xi Jinping presented a wreath to the monument to the unknown martyrs of Italy.
Ding Xuexiang, Yang Jiechi, Wang Yi, He Lifeng, etc. participated in the above activities. (Finish)