BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez committed Tuesday to deepening bilateral ties and promoting international cooperation during a high-level meeting in Beijing, as global conflicts continue to impact nations worldwide.
During the reception at the Great Hall of the People, Xi emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two nations. “We should strengthen communication, consolidate mutual trust, cooperate closely, oppose the world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle, and jointly safeguard genuine multilateralism,” the Chinese leader stated.
The Spanish Prime Minister echoed these sentiments, expressing confidence that their partnership could make a meaningful difference globally. Sánchez noted that both countries “can contribute to finding solutions to the various trade tensions that exist, to the geopolitical difficulties and complexities of today’s world, to the wars, to the environmental and social challenges that afflict the world.”
This marks Sánchez’s fourth visit to China in slightly more than three years, highlighting Spain’s commitment to building stronger relationships with the world’s second-largest economy.
The diplomatic meeting occurs as Spain seeks to expand both political and economic partnerships with Beijing, particularly as Sánchez navigates challenging relations with the United States due to his stance opposing the conflict in Iran.
