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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Munich, Germany, February 15, Xinhua — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called on Norway to play a constructive role in promoting the stable development of China-Europe relations on Saturday.
Wang Yi made the statement during a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
China has always viewed relations with Norway from a strategic and long-term perspective, Wang Yi said, adding that China is willing to maintain close communication with Norway at all levels, deepen cooperation in various fields, and maintain the steady momentum of bilateral ties.
Noting that multilateralism was the consensus at this year's Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi said multilateralism should not mean the freedom to act at one's own discretion, nor should multipolarity be dominated by a few major powers. He argued that all parties should adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and uphold the international system based on international law.
To this end, according to Wang Yi, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed an equal and orderly multipolar world, in which “equal” means that all countries, regardless of their size, have the right to participate in world affairs, and “orderly” means that all parties must jointly abide by international law.
Since both China and Norway support multilateralism and free trade, both countries should further strengthen communication and coordination, Wang Yi added.
In turn, E. B. Eide noted that in his speech at the Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi clearly formulated China's proposals for reforming and improving global governance, which are completely consistent with Norway's position.
Norway attaches great importance to its relations with China and hopes for continued strengthening of dialogue and cooperation, said E. B. Eide.
Norway is also ready to work closely with China within multilateral mechanisms such as the World Trade Organization to jointly defend the principles of multilateralism and free trade, he added. –0–
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