China, Switzerland have deepened mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese FM

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China, Switzerland have deepened mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese FM

2025-10-11 23:18 Last Updated At：10-12 14:57

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China and Switzerland have maintained high-level exchanges and continuously deepened mutually beneficial cooperation.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at the fourth round of China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in the southern Swiss town of Bellinzona.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland. Wang said that China values the extraordinary path the bilateral relationship has taken over the past 75 years and is willing to work with Switzerland to carry forward the valuable experience, uphold dialogue, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and set an example of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different national conditions and social systems.

Wang expressed the belief that Switzerland will continue to adhere to the one-China principle and safeguard the political foundation of bilateral relations.

He noted that 80 years ago, countries around the world founded the United Nations with the ideal of never again going to war. Today, humanity once again stands at a crossroads, facing choices between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, win-win cooperation and zero-sum rivalry. Switzerland hosts many UN agencies, and both countries are partners in practicing multilateralism.

Amid the complex and volatile international landscape, China is ready to strengthen strategic communication with Switzerland, firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, promote a fairer and more reasonable global governance system, and jointly promote world peace and development, Wang added.

For his part, Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Switzerland highly appreciates China's green development strategy and opening-up policy, and will continue to firmly adhere to the one-China policy.

He noted that as the global balance of power undergoes profound changes, Switzerland values China's important and positive role, welcomes the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and will continue to support the International Organization for Mediation.

Switzerland will also enhance multilateral cooperation with China to jointly meet global challenges, Cassis added.

Milano-Cortina Paralympics reveal opening, closing themes as Games draw near

The organizing committee of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games has unveiled the titles, creative visions, and first talents of the opening and closing ceremonies, as Thursday marked 50 days before the event officially gets underway.

Scheduled from March 6 to 15 across multiple Italian cities, the Games will bring together 665 athletes from 50 countries and regions to compete for 79 gold medals across six sporting disciplines.

The opening ceremony, titled "Life in Motion," will be staged at the historic Arena di Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presenting a tribute to change and transformation that seeks to redefine disability through a new harmony between people and the environment.

"I paid close attention to the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which I consider one of the three or four most beautiful in the history of Olympic ceremonies. This time at the ancient Arena di Verona, we will place greater emphasis on showcasing the human element," the ceremonies' artistic director Alfredo Accatino told a Chinese reporter at the event.

The closing ceremony, themed "Italian Souvenir," will be held on March 15 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, guiding athletes, volunteers, and fans through a journey that captures the emotions and memories of the Games after days of competition and achievement.

Craig Spence, the International Paralympic Committee's Chief Brand and Communications Officer, believes that Italy will deliver "the best Paralympic Games" following the benchmark set by the Beijing Winter Paralympics in 2022.

"I think what China did in Beijing has really set the benchmark for all future teams competing in the Paralympic Winter Games in terms of performance. That's why I think Milano-Cortina will be the best Paralympic Games we've ever seen for sports," he said.