Maintaining High-Level Exchanges and Strategic Coordination for a Stable and Peaceful World

China and France Discuss Global Issues and Cooperation

In a phone conversation, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to the French President, discussed global issues and cooperation between their countries.

Wang emphasized the importance of close high-level exchanges and strategic coordination between China and France, especially in the current complex international situation. He highlighted the need to uphold genuine multilateralism, protect the international trade order, and ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. He also stressed the importance of opposing unipolar hegemony and preventing the world from returning to the law of the jungle.

Bonne reciprocated, emphasizing the importance of France's friendship and mutual trust with China. He expressed France's desire to maintain high-level exchanges and close strategic communication with China, particularly in the current complex international situation. He also expressed France's opposition to trade wars and tariff wars, and their willingness to resolve economic and trade frictions through consultations with China.

The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine issue. Bonne briefed Wang on the position of the French side, and expressed their hope for China to play an important role in reaching a just, stable, and sustainable peace agreement on Ukraine. Wang reiterated China's support for resolving the crisis through dialogue and negotiation, and their belief that all parties and stakeholders should participate in the peace talks process.

Finally, the two sides exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear issue.

This conversation demonstrates the ongoing dialogue and cooperation between China and France on global issues. Both countries recognize the importance of working together to address challenges and promote peace and stability.