Italian President to Visit China Amidst Strengthening Ties
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Italian President Sergio Mattarella to make a state visit to China from November 7 to 12. The visit, officially announced by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Tuesday, signifies the robust and evolving relationship between the two nations.
High-Level Engagement
During his visit, President Mattarella will have significant meetings with Chinese leaders. President Xi Jinping will hold talks with him to outline the future direction of China-Italy relations. Prime Minister Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, will also meet with President Mattarella.
Celebrating Two Decades of Partnership
This visit comes as China and Italy celebrate the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. It follows the recent visits of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and underscores the strong commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
Strengthening Cooperation and Understanding
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the significance of the relationship, stating, “China and Italy, both ancient civilizations and important economies in the world, enjoy solid public support for bilateral friendly cooperation, which is in line with the common interests of both sides and contributes to the healthy development of China-Europe relations and global stability and prosperity.”
Looking ahead, China aims to work closely with Italy to enhance political trust, expand practical cooperation in various sectors, and foster people-to-people exchanges. This collaboration seeks to promote mutual learning and understanding between the two cultures, adding to a more stable and prosperous world.
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