Beijing, January 16 – In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his visit to the Chinese capital. The meeting underscored the importance of fostering a robust China-Canada relationship amid global uncertainties.
President Xi emphasized that healthy and stable development of ties between the two nations serves their core interests and contributes to world peace, stability, growth, and prosperity. He called for both sides to act responsibly toward history, their people, and the international community by establishing a new type of strategic partnership. This approach, he said, would propel bilateral relations onto a path of sustained, healthy progress, ultimately benefiting the peoples of both countries.
Xi outlined a four-pillar framework for advancing China-Canada relations. First, the two nations should be partners in mutual respect. Second, partners in common development. Third, reliable partners. And fourth, partners in multilateral coordination. ‘A divided world cannot tackle the common challenges facing humanity,’ Xi stated. The way forward lies in genuine multilateralism and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Prime Minister Carney echoed these sentiments, highlighting the substantial economic complementarities between China and Canada. He noted vast shared interests and opportunities for collaboration. Carney affirmed Canada’s readiness to build a strong, sustainable new-type strategic partnership with China. Multilateralism, he added, forms the bedrock of global security and stability. Canada stands prepared to deepen multilateral coordination with China to safeguard multilateralism, uphold the UN’s authority, and jointly maintain world peace and stability.
This high-level dialogue comes at a pivotal moment, as both leaders seek to navigate trade tensions, climate challenges, and geopolitical shifts. Analysts view the meeting as a positive signal for enhanced cooperation in areas like trade, technology, and environmental protection, potentially setting the stage for deeper economic integration and joint global initiatives.