NEW YORK, USA – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, stressed the importance of maintaining stable economic relations between China and the European Union.
Call to maintain open markets
Chiang noted that China hopes the EU will commit to keeping trade and investment markets open, while ensuring fair competition and adhering to World Trade Organization rules.
He also stressed the need to avoid politicizing economic and trade issues or overly broadening the concept of security, as this would negatively impact bilateral cooperation and international stability.
Enhancing mutual trust and resolving disputes
The Chinese premier expressed his hope that the two sides would strengthen mutual trust and engage sincerely, focusing on finding common ground and overcoming existing differences.
He referred to the 25th China-EU summit, which he co-chaired with Portuguese Prime Minister Costa, saying the summit achieved positive results. He affirmed China’s willingness to work with the EU to implement the consensus reached and enhance solidarity and coordination between the two sides.
Identify the broadest range of common interests
Chiang stressed the need to identify the broadest possible convergence of common interests and deepen bilateral cooperation to benefit the peoples of both sides.
He also pointed out that continuous and extensive communication between the two sides contributes to finding ways to resolve disputes based on understanding and trust, thus enhancing the stability of economic and political relations.
European Union position
For her part, Ursula von der Leyen stressed that enhancing dialogue and understanding between China and the European Union is of great importance to global development.
She added that the European Union stands ready to implement the outcomes reached during the China-EU leaders’ meeting, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and achieve new cooperation outcomes in the areas of trade, investment, environmental protection, and development assistance.
Von der Leyen noted the European Union’s appreciation for China’s exemplary role in combating climate change, noting the EU’s readiness to deepen cooperation on green transformations and promote sustainable development globally.
