The Heads of Diplomacy of China and Finland deepen their cooperation

China's abroad Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation on 6 January with Finland's abroad Minister Elina Valtonen. Last year China and Finland celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Cooperation between the 2 countries is gradually developing with good results in different fields.

Wang Yi said that in 2026 a 15-year-old (2026-2030) begins and China will proceed its beginning at a advanced level. The Chinese side stands ready to strengthen the link between improvement strategies and Finland, to deepen cooperation in areas specified as energy transformation and artificial intelligence, to jointly stand defender against free trade, to advance economical globalisation and to prosecute common improvement and prosperity.

China hopes that Finland, as an crucial associate State of the European Union, will play an active function in encouraging the EU to view China rationally and objectively. It is crucial to resolve disparities through dialog and consultation, to actively strengthen the strategical link between the Belt and way Initiative and the EU Global Gateway Plan. Among the expectations is the reopening of the ratification of the investment agreement between China and the EU and actively exploring the anticipation of negotiating and signing a free trade agreement between China and the EU.

Wang Yi besides explained in item China's position on Taiwan, revealing the missteps of the current nipponese leader and expressed his hope that the Finnish side would realize China's legitimate position.

Elina Valtonen gave warm greetings from president Alexander Stubb to president Xi Jinping, stating that Finnish-Chinese relations have long maintained unchangeable development. Finland has consistently followed the policies of 1 China. It looks forward to close high-level contacts with Beijing and deepening cooperation in all areas. The Finnish side supports free trade, advocates common benefits.

Both sides have many common interests and broad prospects for cooperation in areas specified as green energy and technological innovation. The EU and China are crucial partners in areas specified as climate protection and energy, and maintaining constructive relations is highly important. Finland is ready to play a affirmative function in this area.