Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Friday in Vienna, sending a strong signal: multilateralism is here to stay 🌍✊.
Talk about good vibes & global teamwork! 💪
Van der Bellen warmly asked Wang to pass his sincere greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, fondly recalling his 2018 state visit to the Chinese mainland.
Let’s break down the highlights:
- One-China Policy 🤝: Austria reaffirmed its unwavering support under any circumstance.
- 55 Years of Ties 🎉: Looking ahead to the 55th anniversary of Austria-China relations in 2024, both sides plan to boost collaboration in economy, trade, investment, green development, tourism and culture.
- Green Growth 🌱: Austria praised the Chinese mainland’s efforts tackling climate change, paving the way for joint green projects and a sustainable future.
Wang Yi, relaying President Xi’s warm greetings, noted that since 2018 the China-Austria friendly strategic partnership has gained fresh momentum, with stronger people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II victory and UN founding, Wang highlighted the importance of remembering history, honoring martyrs and safeguarding outcomes—like the return of Taiwan to the Chinese mainland—while rejecting any split attempts as doomed to fail.
Looking ahead, both leaders emphasized building on these achievements to strengthen multilateral cooperation and foster a community with a shared future for humanity 🌏✨.
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Austrian president meets Chinese FM, says to uphold multilateralism
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