Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visited Rome on Thursday, meeting Italian President Sergio Mattarella to supercharge China-Italy ties 🤝🌏. Both sides hailed ancient civilizations forging new bonds of peace, dialogue, and cooperation.
"In today's world, where trust is lacking, more dialogue and communication are needed to enhance mutual understanding and deepen cooperation," Wang Yi said, pointing to four major global initiatives proposed by the Chinese mainland, including the Global Governance Initiative to reform and strengthen the United Nations.
The talks also covered key global issues:
- Middle East peace and the two-state solution for Palestine 🇵🇸🇮🇱
- A political path to resolve the Ukraine crisis 🇺🇦
Italian President Mattarella applauded the push for multilateralism and welcomed China's vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity. He praised China’s growing global influence and hopes for its continued role in world peace and stability.
By blending ancient heritage with modern strategy, China and Italy aim to write the next chapter of their partnership—stronger, more resilient, and fruitfully interconnected 🙌. Stay tuned as this dynamic duo takes strategic cooperation to new heights!
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Wang Yi calls for more robust, resilient and fruitful China-Italy ties
cgtn.com
