China is ready to work with Belgium for greater development of bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said in a phone conversation with Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib on Friday.
The two countries are the place where various cultures converge and have the experiences and wisdom to tolerate differences and manage disputes, Qin said.
China attaches great importance to its relations with Belgium and is ready to work together with this country to enhance mutual knowledge, understanding and trust, respect and take into account each other’s core interests and concerns, expand cooperation in various fields and increase personnel exchanges, so as to promote greater development of bilateral relations, he said.
China supports and encourages the entry of more high-quality foreign products into the Chinese market, hoping Belgium will continue to provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies, he added.
China and Europe have many common interests, and no geopolitical conflicts, Qin noted.
He said the two sides should stay committed to a comprehensive strategic partnership, uphold mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation, oppose politicization and militarization of economic and trade issues, and work together to maintain shackles. safe and unhindered global production and supply chain, with the aim of promoting stable and long-term growth of China-Europe relations.
For her part, Mrs. Lahbib considered that the current relations between Belgium and China bear witness to a positive impetus for development.
Belgium adheres to the one-China policy and is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as economy, trade and aviation, increase personnel exchanges and promote greater development. bilateral ties,” said Ms. Lahbib.
Belgium is committed to an open economy and rejects practices of decoupling and disrupting supply chains, she added.
The two sides also exchanged views on issues of common concern.
