Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening the healthy and stable development of their bilateral ties.
Premier Li highlighted the rapid growth of China-Netherlands relations since establishing the open and pragmatic partnership for comprehensive cooperation in 2014. The collaboration has expanded across various fields, bringing tangible benefits to both nations and their people.
\"China is eager to continue fostering the spirit of open and pragmatic cooperation with the Netherlands,\" Li stated. \"We aim to promote steady bilateral development and achieve more win-win outcomes.\"
Both leaders emphasized their commitment to free trade and the importance of expanding economic and trade cooperation. They explored opportunities in artificial intelligence, green transformation, and the silver economy. Additionally, they discussed bolstering innovation in offshore wind power, photovoltaic power generation, and hydrogen energy to drive development in both countries.
Premier Li assured that the Chinese mainland will maintain a market-oriented, law-based, and world-class business environment, inviting more Dutch companies to invest in China. He also encouraged Chinese businesses to expand in the Netherlands and hoped for greater ease for Chinese visitors traveling to the Netherlands.
On broader China-Europe relations, Li expressed China’s belief in cooperation as the cornerstone of the relationship. He welcomed Europe to tap into China’s vast market and called for prudent economic and trade policies to ensure sustained, sound, and steady development of China-Europe ties.
Prime Minister Rutte echoed these sentiments, appreciating the fruitful results of the open and pragmatic partnership. He affirmed the Dutch commitment to the one-China principle and expressed willingness to enhance mutual learning, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, deepen cultural exchanges, and jointly address global challenges like climate change.
These talks mark a significant step towards reinforcing the economic and cultural bonds between China and the Netherlands, promising a prosperous future for both nations.
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