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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BUDAPEST, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Hungary to make joint efforts to develop bilateral ties.
Wang Yi made the remarks during a press conference following talks with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Budapest.
Wang Yi said that over the more than 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Hungary have consistently adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and win-win cooperation, setting an example for a new type of international relations and building an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
Wang Yi said his visit to Hungary was aimed at deepening friendship and expanding cooperation, adding that the two sides reached broad consensus during the talks and had full confidence in the further development of bilateral relations.
Looking to the future, Wang Yi called on both sides to continue efforts in five areas.
First, we must jointly strengthen the foundation of mutual trust. High-level political trust guarantees the sustainable and long-term development of Chinese-Hungarian relations, Wang Yi said.
According to the Chinese minister, guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, both sides are willing to strengthen strategic ties and mutual trust, supporting each other on issues related to their core interests and major concerns.
He noted that China highly values Hungary's firm commitment to the one-China principle and will, as always, support Hungary in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and in choosing a development path suited to its national conditions.
Second, jointly deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Wang Yi said that both sides will continue to align the Belt and Road Initiative with Hungary's Eastern Opening policy.
Wang Yi noted that it is precisely thanks to friendly Chinese-Hungarian relations that Hungary has become one of the most important destinations for Chinese investment in Europe. He expressed hope that Hungary will create a more favorable business environment and provide greater political support to Chinese companies investing and operating in the country.
He added that China will maintain its commitment to high-level openness. He welcomed Hungary's willingness to take advantage of China's "fast track" in modernization and expand cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, new energy, green development, and high-tech equipment.
Third, jointly strengthen people-to-people exchanges. Wang Yi said that people-to-people ties are the source of vitality in bilateral relations, noting that the recently opened seventh Confucius Institute in Hungary has become another bridge of friendship between the two peoples.
China also unilaterally introduced a visa-free regime for Hungarian citizens, he added.
Fourth, jointly promote the healthy development of relations between China and the European Union. Wang Yi emphasized that the success of Sino-Hungarian relations demonstrates that differences in culture and social systems are not obstacles to dialogue and cooperation.
He noted that China is an opportunity, not a risk, and a partner, not a rival.
Fifth, we must work together to improve global governance. He noted that the world is currently undergoing profound transformations unseen in the past century, and the international situation is becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain.
The global governance initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping meets the international community's shared aspirations for peace, cooperation and development, Wang Yi said.
China stands ready to cooperate with Hungary and all like-minded countries in adhering to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and jointly building a more just and rational system of global governance. –0–
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