Celebrating 75 Years of Friendship: China 🇨🇳 & Switzerland 🇨🇭
This year marks a milestone in international friendship as China and Switzerland celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties! 🎉 From a simple telegram to a robust partnership, their journey is nothing short of inspiring.
From Telegrams to Trusted Ties 📜🤝
It all began on January 17, 1950, when Max Petitpierre, then President of the Swiss Confederation, sent a telegram to Chinese leader Mao Zedong, expressing Switzerland's eagerness to establish diplomatic relations. This bold move made Switzerland one of the first Western nations to recognize the People's Republic of China! 🌐
But the roots of their relationship stretch back even further. The two nations first connected officially in 1906, and by 1918, they had signed a treaty of friendship, laying the groundwork for future collaboration.
A Milestone Worth Celebrating 🎊
Jean-Jaques de Dardel, Swiss Ambassador to China from 2014 to 2019, reflected on this pivotal moment: \"The decision was taken because we acknowledged the new China and its governments. What happened then was a milestone.\"
Innovation and Mutual Respect 🚀❤️
Since China's reform and opening-up policy in 1979, the two countries have rapidly expanded their ties. In 2007, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost high-level political consultations and strengthen cooperation across all areas.
Mao Jun, currently heading the Chinese Embassy in Bern, highlighted the achievements: \"Political mutual trust has continued to deepen, and under the guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, China and Switzerland have established an innovative strategic partnership. It's the only one marked by innovation among the strategic partnerships established between China and other countries.\"
Looking Ahead 🌟
As these two nations celebrate 75 years of friendship, their commitment to equality, respect, and innovation sets a shining example for international relations. Here's to many more years of collaboration and shared success! 🥂🌏
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China and Switzerland mark 75 years of ties, hail equality and respect
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