Hey amigos! 🇨🇳🤝🇮🇹 Big news from Beijing! Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni just had a pivotal meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, sparking a fresh wave of the legendary Silk Road spirit! 🌟
\"The Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit is a shared treasure of China and Italy,\" President Xi declared. 🎎✨
These two ancient civilizations, sitting at opposite ends of the historic Silk Road, are teaming up to promote unity over division in our rapidly changing world. 🌍💫
Embracing the Future Together 🚀
President Xi emphasized the importance of viewing China-Italy relations from a \"historical dimension, strategic height and long-term perspective.\" He believes that by upholding the Silk Road spirit, both nations can steer their relationship towards a brighter, bolder future. 🌅
Prime Minister Meloni echoed this sentiment, expressing Italy's willingness to develop a \"closer and higher-level partnership\" with China. She highlighted China's \"irreplaceable role in addressing global challenges\" and wants to open a new chapter in their comprehensive strategic partnership. 📖🌿
Boosting Cooperation in Tech and Trade 💹🤖
The dynamic duo discussed upgrading cooperation in trade, investment, industrial manufacturing, and tech innovation. They're exploring exciting new fields like electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI)! 🚗⚡🤖
\"In the era of economic globalization, the only way to bring about win-win development is to adhere to openness and cooperation of the global industrial and supply chains,\" President Xi pointed out. 🌐🔗
Prime Minister Meloni added that Italy opposes \"de-coupling\" in global supply chains and protectionism. She's all in for deeper, practical relations between the European Union and China. 🇪🇺❤️🇨🇳
Looking Ahead 🌠
To cement this renewed friendship, China and Italy issued a joint action plan to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership between 2024 and 2027. 🎉✍️
Exciting times ahead, amigos! Stay tuned for more updates on this blossoming partnership that's set to make waves across the globe. 🗺️🌊
Reference(s):
President Xi: China, Italy should uphold and promote Silk Road spirit
cgtn.com
