Meets with Chairman of the Merie Foundation in France

President Xi Jinping meets with Mr. and Mrs. Merie, Chairman of the Merie Foundation in France at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, April 8, 2024. 

President Xi Jinping appreciates the care and support of the Merie couple and the Merie Foundation for the development of Sino French relations and China's healthcare industry over the long term.

President Xi Jinping emphasizes that the world today is facing unprecedented changes and entering a period of turmoil intertwined with turmoil. Human society should not only deal with health challenges such as the COVID-19 epidemic, but also face geopolitical conflicts such as the Palestinian Israeli conflict and the Ukrainian crisis. China has always advocated for peace and not war, calling for an end to war and promoting peace, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. For the past 60 years, generation after generation, China France relations have been inherited and developed, and the friendship between the two countries has remained steadfast. The Chinese side cherishes the friendship between China and France and is willing to further strengthen high-level exchanges and close exchanges and cooperation with the French side, in order to push China France relations to a higher level. For a long time, China and France have carried out a series of cooperation in the field of health and hygiene, achieving fruitful results. Welcome the Merie Foundation to continue deepening cooperation with China

Merie expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping for taking the time to meet amidst their busy schedule, which fully reflects their friendly feelings towards the French people and is touching. My interaction and friendship with China began 46 years ago. For many years, I have always paid attention to and admired China's development and progress. The Merie Foundation will continue to actively promote friendship and health cooperation between France and China.

Wang Yi attended the meeting.