🌐 At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's willingness to boost cooperative efforts with the Czech Republic. 🤝 But there's a catch—China emphasizes the importance of the Czech side respecting its core interests, including the one-China principle. 🏛️
During his meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, Wang highlighted the longstanding ties between the two nations, which date back to when the Czech Republic was among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. 🇨🇿🇨🇳 However, recent years have seen a dip in cooperation, a trend Beijing is keen to reverse.
\"China is committed to developing relations based on mutual respect and beneficial cooperation,\" Wang stated. He stressed there are no fundamental conflicts between the two countries' national interests or geopolitical disputes. 🌏✨
Wang also called on the Czech Republic to undergo earnest self-reflection and take concrete steps to rebuild trust with China. Respecting China's core interests, especially the one-China principle, is key to restoring a healthy and stable relationship. 🌟
On his part, Foreign Minister Lipavsky reminded attendees that last year marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the Czech Republic. He recalled the 2016 strategic partnership established during President Xi Jinping's visit, setting a clear path for mutually beneficial cooperation. 📈🔗
Lipavsky emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and collaboration, especially in the face of ongoing trade tensions. The Czech government reaffirms its one-China policy and opposition to Taiwan independence, signaling readiness to foster sound political relations and advance bilateral projects. 🛤️
The discussions also touched on broader topics like China-EU relations and the Ukraine crisis, underscoring the multifaceted nature of international diplomacy today. 🌍🕊️
As China and the Czech Republic navigate their partnership, the focus remains on mutual respect and shared aspirations, aiming for a collaborative future on the global stage. 🚀🤗
Reference(s):
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