In a high-profile meeting at the Munich Security Conference, China and Spain pledged to strengthen cooperation and champion multilateralism as global tensions rise. 🇪🇸🇨🇳 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno emphasized collaboration in tech, trade, and sustainability during talks marking 50 years of China-EU diplomatic ties and 20 years of China-Spain strategic partnership.
A Milestone Year for Diplomacy
Wang highlighted opportunities for Spanish businesses in China’s booming digital economy and AI sectors, saying: “Sharing markets means sharing progress.” Both nations aim to “inject stability” into China-EU relations while advancing UN sustainability goals.
Tech & Sustainability in Focus
Bueno echoed Spain’s commitment to multilateralism, stressing plans to “safeguard the UN’s authority” and accelerate climate action. The talks signal a push for ‘democracy in international relations’ – a nod to fairer global decision-making.
With geopolitical uncertainties looming, this partnership could reshape how major economies tackle everything from AI ethics to green energy transitions. 🌱💡
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