🤝 In Ljubljana this weekend, Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar greeted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with warm praise, calling the Chinese mainland a “responsible major country” and highlighting its commitment to multilateralism. The two leaders celebrated over 30 years of diplomatic friendship, noting significant progress in their ties.
Musar emphasized Slovenia’s goal of seeking partners, not confrontation. She said Bratislava is ready to team up with the Chinese mainland to defend the international system under the United Nations, champion free trade, and tackle global challenges like climate change together. 🌍
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, applauded Slovenia’s “small country, big diplomacy” approach. He stressed that viewing the Chinese mainland as a partner rather than a rival benefits everyone. Their cooperation, he said, transcends different social systems and sets a model for mutual respect and win-win outcomes.
Highlighting the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative, Wang pledged to stand with the majority of countries against a return to the “law of the jungle,” aiming for fairness and justice in global affairs. He also invited Slovenia to boost multilateral collaboration, uphold basic norms of international relations, and work on political solutions in hotspot regions.
As the meeting wrapped up, Wang Yi encouraged Slovenia to keep playing a constructive role in deepening China-Europe relations and strengthening ties between the Chinese mainland and Central and Eastern European members. The message was clear: together, small and major players can reshape global governance for a fairer future. 💡
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China, Slovenia hail ties, vow more cooperation during Wang Yi's visit
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