China has expressed its willingness to rekindle the longstanding friendship with Italy, enhance political trust, bolster economic and trade partnerships, and advance cultural and interpersonal interactions.
Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, mentioned that revitalizing the traditional friendship will bring advantages to both nations.
Yin stated that China and Italy have upheld a strong level of bilateral relations, guided strategically by the two heads of state, through mutual trust and close cooperation.
China, Italy pledge to boost cooperation, exchanges
Yin led the CPC delegation to Italy from May 25 to 28 at the invitation of the Italian Democratic Party.
During the visit, the Chinese delegation met with Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa and Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso.
The Chinese delegation also met with the head of the Italian Democratic Party’s foreign affairs department Giuseppe Provenzano, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi.
During the meetings, Yin said that as this year marks the 20th anniversary of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership, China is willing to work with Italy.
China is willing to work with Italy to safeguard the world’s peace, stability, development and prosperity.
Yin, also a Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee said that Beijing municipality will follow through on the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries.
This will add fresh impetus to developing China-Italy relations through subnational cooperation.
The Italian side said Italy and China, both ancient civilizations, share a profound friendship.
In an ever-evolving international landscape, Italy regards China as a responsible and comprehensive strategic partner and is willing to take an open attitude to facilitate exchanges at various levels.
Italy also seeks to strengthen cooperation in areas such as green transformation, digital economy and culture and tourism, and welcome more Chinese enterprises to invest in Italy.
The Italian side voiced confidence that Italy-China cooperation will help steer global development in the right direction.
While focusing on the construction of a science and technology innovation and cultural centre, Yin visited the China-Italy Technology Transfer Center and the Capitoline Museums during his stay in Italy.
(Xinhua/NAN)
