Holds Talks with French President Macron

On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi
 

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 6th (Reporter Liu Hua) On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People.

President Xi Jinping welcomes President Macron to visit China again. President Xi Jinping pointed out that the world is undergoing profound historical changes today. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major countries with independent and independent traditions, China and France, as staunch promoters of world multipolarity and democratization of international relations, have the ability and responsibility to transcend division and constraints, adhere to the overall direction of China France's comprehensive strategic partnership of stability, mutual benefit, exploration, and progress, and practice true multilateralism, Maintain world peace, stability, and prosperity.

President Xi Jinping positively commented on the positive and stable development momentum of China France relations, emphasizing that stability is a prominent feature and valuable asset of China France relations, and deserves careful care from both sides. Both sides should make good use of comprehensive and high-level communication channels between the two countries, maintain close communication between the two heads of state, and hold a new meeting of the three high-level dialogue mechanisms of China France strategy, economic and financial, and cultural exchanges within this year. Both sides should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, respect each other's core interests, and properly handle and manage differences. We must adhere to mutual benefit and common development. China is vigorously promoting high-quality development and high-level opening up, which will provide France with broader market opportunities. China is willing to deepen cooperation with France in agriculture, food, aerospace, civil nuclear energy and other fields, cultivate new cooperation growth points such as service trade, green development, scientific and technological innovation, support the two sides to jointly build a carbon neutrality center, and strengthen joint talent training. Welcome France to serve as the guest of honor for the 2024 China International Service Trade Fair and the 7th China International Import Expo. I hope France can provide a fair, just, and non discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises. China is willing to take the opportunity of next year's 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the China France Cultural Tourism Year and the Paris Olympics, to strengthen cooperation in related fields.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that China is willing to continue to maintain close communication and collaboration with France in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the G20, and the World Trade Organization, with an open attitude, to jointly practice true multilateralism and work together to address global challenges such as climate change and energy issues. China supports France in hosting the 2025 UN Oceans Conference, and welcomes France to attend the third the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that as the two major forces, markets, and civilizations in the world, China Europe relations are related to the well-being of both sides, as well as global stability and prosperity. China's policy towards Europe will maintain long-term stability, always considering Europe as an independent pole in a multipolar world, and insisting that China's relations with Europe are not targeted, dependent, or subject to third parties. China is willing to take the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the European Union as an opportunity to comprehensively restart exchanges and dialogues, stabilize the main tone of friendly cooperation between China and Europe, explore the construction of a stable and mutual trust supply chain partnership, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. We hope the French side can play an active leading role.

On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan

President Macron stated that I still have vivid memories of my visit to China more than three years ago, and I am very happy to visit China again to discuss with President Xi Jinping the further enhancement of the comprehensive strategic partnership between France and China. I fully agree with President Xi Jinping's positive evaluation of the relationship between France and China and the important suggestions put forward for the development of bilateral relations. Next year, France and China will jointly celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over the past 60 years, the relationship between France and China has maintained stable and healthy development. Although the development models of France and China are different, both sides respect each other, communicate openly, and achieve mutual benefit through cooperation in various fields. At the same time, significant progress has been made in cooperation to address the global challenges facing the world today. France respects and adheres to the One China policy. I am leading a large delegation to visit China this time, hoping to strengthen cooperation with China and promote cultural exchanges. France congratulates China on successfully hosting the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Kunming Montreal Convention on Biological Diversity and hopes to continue close communication and cooperation with China on issues such as climate change and food security. China will hold the third the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and France is willing to cooperate with China in this regard. France appreciates China's adherence to the purposes of the United Nations Charter and its active role in resolving international and regional hotspot issues. It looks forward to close communication and cooperation with China to strive for lasting peace and stability in the world.

President Macron stated that France adheres to independent and independent diplomacy, advocates for European strategic autonomy, opposes opposition and division, and opposes camp confrontation. France will not choose sides to stand in line, but advocates unity and cooperation, and maintains stability in major country relations. France is willing to maintain frank and in-depth communication with China, enhance mutual trust, seek common ground while reserving differences, and open up cooperation. France is willing to actively promote the development of Europe China relations.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in fields such as agriculture, food, technology, aviation, civil nuclear energy, sustainable development, culture, etc.
 

The two heads of state also jointly met with Chinese and foreign journalists.

On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Macron at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Macron at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People.
 

On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Macron at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

When President Macron arrived, the ceremonial soldiers lined up to pay tribute. The heads of state of the two countries boarded the review platform, the military band played the national anthems of China and France, and 21 salutes were fired at Tiananmen Square. President Macron, accompanied by President Xi Jinping, reviewed the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard and watched the parade.

On the afternoon of April 6th, President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Macron on a state visit to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for President Macron at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan

Wang Yi, Qin Gang, and others participated in the above activities.