China is willing to work with Italy to improve security cooperation mechanisms to better safeguard the security interests of both countries, said Chen Wenqing, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). ).
Chen, who is also head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, made these statements during a meeting here this Friday with the Deputy Prime Minister and Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani.
Facing a complex international situation and intense global changes, China is also willing to work with Italy to comprehensively strengthen bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields and at all levels, as well as make new contributions. to safeguard the security interests of both countries, he declared.
Chen emphasized that China attaches great importance to its relations with Italy, considering the European country a comprehensive strategic partner and a positive force in promoting the sound development of relations between China and the European Union.
China and Italy are ancient civilizations with a long history of friendly exchanges, broad common interests and deep foundations for cooperation, Chen said, adding that both countries should inherit and continue their tradition of friendship by setting a good example for countries with social systems. and different cultural heritages to develop friendly bilateral ties.
For his part, Tajani praised the close communication and high-level political exchanges that Italy and China currently maintain. Noting that China is an important partner, and that Italy enjoys extensive and diversified cooperation with China, he noted that more achievements might be achieved through security cooperation.
Italy is willing to strengthen police and security exchanges and cooperation with China to safeguard the security of its people, Tajani concluded.
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