Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met with Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the delegates from the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union in Tokyo.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed appreciation for Nikai's staying true to the original aspiration for China-Japan peace and amity, and his long-standing dedication to pushing for the development of the bilateral relations.
Wang encouraged Nikai and the Japanese friends from all walks of life to make new contributions to the sound and steady development of the bilateral relations.
In 2024, China overcame challenges such as the sluggish global economic recovery and the mounting external pressures, achieved economic growth of five percent, and continued to contribute about 30 percent to the global economic growth, demonstrating the strong resilience and broad prospects of its economy, Wang said.
China's high-quality development will bring important opportunities for the cooperation between the two countries, he said.
China is willing to work together with Japan to further deepen pragmatic cooperation, strengthen exchanges in various fields, especially among the youth, activate sub-national exchanges, so as to continue supporting each other’s pursuit of economic development and further consolidate the public support for the bilateral ties, Wang said.
Nikai and the delegates spoke highly of the momentum of improvement in the Japan-China relations, saying that it is of great importance to promote friendly exchanges between the people of the two countries.
They pledged their commitment to the Japan-China friendship, and expressed their willingness to contribute to the steady development of the bilateral relations.
Chinese FM meets former LDP secretary-general in Tokyo
Chinese FM meets former LDP secretary-general in Tokyo
Chinese FM meets former LDP secretary-general in Tokyo
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
