Xi encourages more China-Finland cooperation in emerging industries
2024-10-30 21:38 Xinhua
Xi said both China and Finland love peace and advocate multilateralism and free trade, adding that China is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with Finland on climate change, biodiversity conservation, global sustainable development, artificial intelligence governance and other issues.
Noting that next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU), Xi called on Finland to continue to play an active role in promoting the sound and stable development of China-EU ties.
Stubb said he is very pleased to visit China shortly after taking office and meet with Xi again after 14 years.
He noted that the global landscape has changed profoundly since their last meeting and China has made remarkable accomplishments.
Finland abides by the one-China policy and is willing to have a good celebration with China of their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, Stubb said.
He added that Finland will work with China to deepen practical cooperation in areas like economy and trade, green energy, and sustainable development.
Finland appreciates the major initiatives and concepts proposed by China to address global challenges, and will advance multilateral exchanges and coordination with China, Stubb said.
The economies of the EU and China are closely interconnected, and “decoupling“ or a “new Cold War“ is not in the interest of any party, Stubb said, noting that Finland is willing to play an active role in promoting the sound development of EU-China relations.
The two leaders had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis and the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Xi expressed China's readiness to work with all concerned parties, including Finland, to continue playing a positive role in promoting a peaceful settlement of the crises.