China and Spain Strengthen Bilateral Relations on 50th Anniversary
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic ties between China and Spain on the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, where they discussed expanding cooperation in various areas, including green energy, electric vehicles, and digital economy. Qin emphasized China's desire to import more quality Spanish products and strengthen industrial partnerships, while Albares expressed Spain's readiness to work with China to promote mutual investment and cultural exchange.
Key Takeaways:
- China and Spain pledged to strengthen friendly exchanges and open up new prospects for bilateral relations on the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
- The two countries agreed to speed up the resumption of exchanges between government departments, legislatures, and local governments.
- China expressed its desire to import more quality Spanish products and strengthen industrial partnerships in green energy, electric vehicles, and digital economy.
- Spain and China will jointly hold a series of activities for the Spain-China Year of Culture and Tourism and set up more Spanish cultural centers in China.
- China committed to supporting the European side in upholding strategic independence and promoting dialogue to find a solution to the Ukraine crisis.
- Spain will actively promote the development of EU-China relations during its rotating presidency of the EU in the second half of this year.
Statistics:
- China has been a significant economic and trade partner for Spain, with fruitful results in mutually beneficial cooperation.
- Spain will take over the rotating presidency of the EU in the second half of this year.
- China is committed to promoting talks for peace in the Ukraine crisis.
Sources:
- Xinhua News Agency, March 3, 2023
- Xinhua via COMTEX, March 3, 2023