(Xinhua/Yu Yuwei)
BEIJING, Aug. 31, 2019 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with James Cleverley, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in Beijing today (Wednesday).
Han said that China and the United Kingdom have established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level for more than half a century and have achieved positive results in practical cooperation in various fields.
In view of the risks and challenges of the current international situation, the two parties, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the world’s major economies, must maintain the spirit of mutual respect and win-win cooperation, accommodate fundamental interests and complementarity. He added that the main concerns for each other, maintaining communication in international and regional affairs, and jointly promoting global peace and development.
“Economic and trade cooperation is the foundation for the strong and steady development of China-UK relations,” Han said, adding that the two governments should create a sound business environment and actively explore new growth points for practical cooperation.
Noting that China is an important country with global influence and plays an increasingly important role in international governance, Cleverly said that the United Kingdom appreciates China’s important contribution to the global economy and poverty alleviation.
Cleverly said the UK is willing to enhance high-level exchanges and strategic communications with China to build consensus and deepen cooperation.
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