On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in China. The two heads of state jointly announced the establishment of the China Syria strategic partnership.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in China. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yao Dawei
President Xi Jinping pointed out that Syria was one of the earliest Arab countries to establish diplomatic relations with New China and also one of the proponents of restoring New China's legitimate seat in the United Nations that year. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 67 years ago, China Syria relations have withstood the test of international changes, and the friendship between the two countries has been strengthened over time. The establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Syria will become an important milestone in the history of bilateral relations. China is willing to continuously enrich the connotation of bilateral relations with Syria and promote the continuous development of China Syria strategic partnership.
President Xi Jinping emphasized that China is willing to continue to firmly support each other with Syria on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns, safeguard the common interests of the two countries and the vast number of developing countries, and uphold international fairness and justice. China supports Syria in opposing foreign interference, opposing unilateral bullying, safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, supporting Syria in reconstruction, strengthening counter-terrorism capacity building, promoting political solutions to the Syrian issue based on the principle of "Syrian leadership, Syrian ownership", improving relations with other Arab countries, and playing a greater role in international and regional affairs. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Syria to jointly build the "the Belt and Road", increase imports of high-quality agricultural products from Syria, and jointly implement the global development initiative, the global security initiative, and the global civilization initiative, so as to make positive contributions to regional and world peace and development.
President Bashar al-Assad stated that China has embarked on a successful path of socialism with Chinese characteristics through its own efforts. China has always stood on the side of international fairness and justice, international law, and international humanitarian law in international affairs, playing an important and constructive role. The "the Belt and Road Initiative", the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping are all aimed at helping all people achieve security and development through cooperation and sharing a peaceful and prosperous future. Syria highly appreciates, firmly supports, and will actively participate. Syria sincerely congratulates China on its great achievements, thanks the Chinese government for its valuable support to the Syrian people, firmly opposes any interference in China's internal affairs, and is willing to be China's long-term and steadfast friend and partner. Syria is willing to take the establishment of Syria China strategic partnership as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral friendly cooperation and close communication and coordination in international and regional affairs.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in China. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lliu Bin
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents such as the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", economic development exchanges, and economic and technological cooperation.
The two sides issued a joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the People's Republic of China and the Syrian Arab Republic.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Shen Yiqin, and others participated in the above activities.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Mishal, who was visiting China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou.
President Xi Jinping pointed out that the traditional friendship between China and Kuwait is profound. Kuwait is the first Gulf Arab country to establish diplomatic relations with New China, and also the first Middle East country to sign the cooperation document of jointly building the "the Belt and Road" with China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 52 years ago, especially since the establishment of the strategic partnership between the two countries 5 years ago, China Kuwait relations have made significant progress and cooperation in various fields has yielded rich results. China is willing to work together with Kuwait to promote greater development of China Kuwait relations.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Mishal, who was visiting China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Bin
President Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports Kuwait in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is willing to work together with Kuwait to uphold the "golden rule" of non-interference in internal affairs, which is the foundation of a developing country. China appreciates Kuwait's active participation in co building the "the Belt and Road" cooperation, supports Kuwait's implementation of the "2035 National Vision", and is willing to deepen the docking of development strategies with Kuwait, strengthen cooperation in investment, energy, infrastructure, environmental governance, digital economy and other fields, deepen law enforcement security and anti-terrorism cooperation, and close people to people and cultural exchanges. We hope that the Kuwaiti side will continue to support China's rural revitalization strategy and provide a fair, transparent, and non discriminatory market environment for Chinese enterprises to invest in Kuwait. China is willing to work with Kuwait to implement the outcomes of the first China-Arab States Summit and the China Gulf Arab States Cooperation Council Summit, constantly improve the level of collective cooperation between China and Arab States and China Sea, enhance communication and cooperation in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Mishal, who was visiting China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan
Crown Prince Mishal expressed congratulations to the friendly Chinese people on the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Kuwaiti government and people are deeply proud of Kuwait China relations and satisfied with the fruitful results of bilateral cooperation. The "the Belt and Road Initiative", the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping are based on the lofty goal and purpose of promoting human peace and progress. They are of great significance. Kuwait firmly supports and actively participates in them. The Kuwaiti side highly appreciates China's support for safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. It will continue to firmly adhere to the One China policy, firmly support China's position on core interests, and work with China to support people of all countries in independently choosing development paths that are in line with their own national conditions and have their own characteristics. The Kuwaiti side is willing to deepen practical cooperation with China in various fields and closely communicate and cooperate in the Middle East and Gulf region.
After the meeting, the leaders of the two countries jointly witnessed the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Five Year Plan for Bilateral Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the State of Kuwait (2024-2028), as well as multiple bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as renewable energy, infrastructure construction, and environmental governance.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Shen Yiqin, and others participated in the above activities.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with International Olympic Committee Chairman Bach, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with International Olympic Committee Chairman Bach, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Bin
President Xi Jinping expressed gratitude to Bach and the International Olympic Committee for their long-term support for the development of China's Olympic movement and sports industry. President Xi Jinping pointed out that in the face of the severe challenges brought by the century long changes and the century long pandemic, the International Olympic Committee adheres to the original Olympic aspiration, promotes the Olympic spirit, practices the Olympic purpose, opposes the politicization of sports, and promotes the international Olympic movement to overcome difficulties. It has played a unique and important role in maintaining world peace and development, and promoting human unity and progress.
President Xi Jinping emphasized that China has always attached great importance to the development of sports, actively participated in international Olympic affairs, and practiced the Olympic motto of "faster, higher, stronger - more unity". Last year, China overcame challenges such as the COVID-19 and dedicated a "simple, safe and wonderful" Beijing Winter Olympics to the world. Beijing became the world's first "city of double Olympics". China's footsteps in spreading the Olympic spirit will never stop. We are willing to work with the International Olympic Committee to adhere to the principle of non politicization of sports, fully utilize the heritage of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and make new and greater contributions to promoting the Olympic cause and building a community with a shared future for mankind. At present, preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games are ready. The Chinese government and people have full confidence in presenting a sports event with "Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and splendid diversity", making new contributions to promoting the development of the Olympic Movement and promoting unity and friendship among Asian people.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with International Olympic Committee Chairman Bach, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Bin
Bach said that every time I visit China, I am filled with sincerity and surprise. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of sports and makes important contributions to the international Olympic movement. The Beijing Winter Olympics have been a great success, and both the Chinese people and the people of the world will continue to benefit from the heritage of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The current world is facing various difficulties such as geopolitical conflicts. The International Olympic Committee is committed to defending multilateralism, opposing the politicization of sports, and appreciates the correct stance taken by China in this regard. The International Olympic Committee is satisfied with the successful cooperation with China and appreciates China's support for the cause of the International Olympic Movement. It hopes to further strengthen cooperation with China. I believe that the Hangzhou Asian Games will be successful and exciting, promoting unity and friendship in Asia.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Shen Yiqin, and others attended the meeting.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Acting President Singh of the Asian Olympic Council, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Acting President Singh of the Asian Olympic Council, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan
President Xi Jinping expressed gratitude to Singh and the Asian Olympic Council for their long-term positive contributions to promoting the development of China's sports industry, especially in the preparation for the Hangzhou Asian Games. President Xi Jinping pointed out that the Asian Olympic Council has long been committed to promoting the Asian Olympic Movement, promoting peace and development in Asia, and has achieved positive results. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with the Asian Olympic Council, jointly promote the cause of the Asian Olympic Movement, and enhance the unity of the Asian people.
On the afternoon of September 22nd, President Xi Jinping met with Acting President Singh of the Asian Olympic Council, who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, at the West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhai Jianlan
President Xi Jinping emphasized that with the joint support of the Asian Olympic Council and the Asian Olympic family, the Hangzhou Asian Games is about to begin. This is the third time China has hosted the Asian Games since the 1990 Beijing Asian Games and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. The number of athletes participating in this Asian Games, project settings, and overall scale have all reached historic highs. The Chinese government and people have the confidence and ability to host a sports event with "Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and splendid diversity", enhancing the unity and friendship of Asian people, and leaving an unforgettable memory of Hangzhou for the world.
Singh expressed that on behalf of the Asian Olympic Council, I would like to express my gratitude to the Chinese government for its long-term support for the development of the Asian Olympic cause and the hosting of the Hangzhou Asian Games. The various venues and facilities in Hangzhou are very beautiful and advanced, leaving a deep impression, and the athletes are very satisfied. The Chinese people are very enthusiastic and friendly, making athletes and guests from various countries feel at home. I believe that the Hangzhou Asian Games will definitely be exciting and successful! We look forward to China continuing to make important contributions to the development of Asian sports.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Shen Yiqin, and others attended the meeting.
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