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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Lacson will pay an official visit to China from June 17 to 20, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday.
The upcoming trip will be Lacson’s first visit to China since taking office and comes as the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, Lin Jian said at a regular briefing for reporters.
During the visit, Chinese leaders will hold separate meetings and talks with Prime Minister K. Lacson, during which the two sides will exchange in-depth views on China-New Zealand relations as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest.
Lin Jian noted that bilateral ties have been rapidly developing since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago. The leaders of both countries agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to promote the consistent and in-depth development of bilateral ties, he added.
According to the official representative, in the current complex and changing international situation, China is willing to work with New Zealand to strengthen strategic communication, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, strengthen traditional friendship, and jointly address challenges.
China hopes to work with New Zealand to build a China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect, tolerance, cooperation and common development, so as to bring greater benefits to the two peoples,” the Chinese diplomat said. –0–