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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Munich, Germany, February 13, Xinhua — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Argentine counterpart Pablo Quirno vowed on Friday to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership and deepen cooperation in various fields.
During a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, recalled the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Argentine President Javier Miley in 2024, noting that China is ready to fully implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state in order to improve the well-being of the peoples of both countries.
The two sides must firmly adhere to the correct direction for the development of bilateral relations, the Chinese Foreign Minister continued, calling for strengthening friendly exchanges at all levels and firmly supporting each other on issues affecting their core interests.
The Chinese diplomat noted the stability of Chinese-Argentine relations over the 54 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, emphasizing that the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals, and that their relations remain viable despite the changing international situation.
Noting that the economies of China and Argentina are highly complementary and their practical cooperation has a solid foundation, Wang Yi proposed deepening cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, science and technology, finance and mining, and welcomed Argentina's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo and the China Import and Export Fair (Guangzhou or Canton Fair) to attract more high-quality products to the Chinese market.
He also expressed hope that Argentina would provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises and welcomed Argentine citizens' use of the visa-free policy to travel to China.
"China's development and growth mean stronger peace and stability throughout the world," Wang Yi stated. "We never engage in geopolitical rivalry or demand that other countries choose sides. Cooperation between China and Argentina is not directed against any third party and should not be subject to interference from them."
P. Kirno, in turn, noted that Argentina and China are important trading partners for each other, maintaining a comprehensive strategic partnership. Argentina has received significant benefits from cooperation with China, the diplomat added.
P. Kirno expressed gratitude to China for its valuable support on the issue of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands and for the assistance provided by the Chinese side during Argentina's economic difficulties, and also reaffirmed the country's firm commitment to the one-China principle.
Argentina's Foreign Minister expressed hope for closer exchanges with China and deepened cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, mining and finance, and welcomed Chinese enterprises' investment and operations in the country.
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