Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Europe has brought positive message for business, said a Belgian business community leader.
The Chinese foreign minister visited Belgium, and met with Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Tuesday, with both sides pledging to deepen exchanges and enhance mutual trust.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Bernard Dewit, chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said the Belgian business community is encouraged by the positive message brought by Wang's visit.
"The message Minister Wang Yi is bringing is a message of peace, is a message of let's work together, there are things we can do together, there is space for more business between Belgium and China, so I think this is something very positive."
Noting that China offers many opportunities in various fields with more measures for greater opening up, Dewit called for stronger business ties between China and European countries including Belgium.
"The Chinese market is not an easy market, just because China is not close to Belgium, the language is different, the culture is different. But this being said, China offers nice possibilities in various fields. I mean high-tech, I mean green energy, I mean education, I mean culture, which is also a kind of business. So there are possibilities," he said.
"There are fields that are open and more fields are open now. When you see that the Chinese government had diminished the negative list for foreign investors in China, this is a positive sign. We also should look at Chinese companies coming to Europe. And I think there are more and more Chinese companies also looking at Europe, so we should also seize these possibilities for developing a business that would be profitable for European and Chinese companies," Dewit added.
Wang is on a week-long visit to Europe from June 30 to July 6, which includes visiting the EU Headquarters and holding the 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue, visiting Germany and holding the eighth round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, and visiting France for talks with the French Foreign Minister and the meeting of the China-France high-level dialogue mechanism on people-to-people exchanges.
Chinese FM's visit to Europe brings positive message: Belgium business leader
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
