Ties: Beijing, Helsinkicalled on to uphold multilateralism

　　President Xi Jinping meets with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Orpo is on a four-day official visit to China that concludes on Wednesday. FENG YONGBIN / China Daily

　　President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for Finland to work with China to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law to jointly respond to global challenges, while deepening bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation.

　　Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

　　Orpo kicked off a four-day official visit to China on Sunday. Premier Li Qiang hosted a welcoming ceremony for the Finnish prime minister on Tuesday and held official talks with him. They witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in the fields of science and technology, economy and trade, energy, customs and cultural tourism.

　　Xi pointed out that today's world faces multiple risks and challenges and the international community needs to work together to address them. Major countries, in particular, should lead by example in promoting equality, observing the rule of law, pursuing cooperation and upholding integrity, he said.

　　Xi expressed China's willingness to work with Finland to jointly tackle global challenges and promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world, as well as universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.