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Chinese, French presidents blueprints bilateral ties
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Mar 27th 2014, 07:53

2014-03-27 16:53 Xinhua



Chinese, French presidents hold talks, blueprinting bilateral relationship


Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Francois Hollande, held talks here on Wednesday to blueprint the future relationship between the two countries. [Special coverage]


Xi said Wednesday's meeting was of great significance for the China-France relationship as it will "carry forward the undertakings of the predecessors and open up a new road for future."


France was the first major Western power that established diplomatic relations with China, Xi said, adding that China's relations with France have been leading its exchanges with other Western countries.


"We should draw a blueprint and lay a solid foundation for the China-France relationship to develop at a higher level in the future, and work together to open up a new era featuring a close and lasting comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," said the Chinese president.


Xi proposed that the two sides always regard each other as a strategic partner with priority, enhance mutual trust, support each other's ideas and path of development, and respect each other's core interests and major concerns.


He said the two heads of state should meet annually and interact frequently, and that the bilateral mechanisms, including strategic dialogue and high-level economic and financial dialogue, should be used to elevate the strategic communication and cooperation between the two countries.


The two countries should grasp new opportunities emerging from their respective structural reform to boost their pragmatic cooperation, said the Chinese president.


Xi suggested the two sides set up joint ventures on research and development, investment, production, and to develop third-country markets to inject new momentum into traditional cooperation in nuclear energy, aviation and other sectors, as well as open up new areas of cooperation, such as agriculture, finance, sustainable urban development, medicine and health care, and marine resources.


"(We) should stick to the policy of opening up and work together to oppose protectionism," Xi said.


The Chinese president pledged to increase imports of agricultural products from France and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest in the European country. He also expressed hope that the French side would urge the European Union (EU) to completely resolve the trade dispute over wireless telecommunications equipment.


Xi said the two countries should also strengthen people-to-people exchanges, highlighting celebrations on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the China-France diplomatic ties and increasing the number of international students sent to each other.


Xi expected travelers between the two countries to reach 1.2 million annually by 2016.


"(The two countries) should set up a high-level mechanism for cultural and people-to-people exchanges and make it the third pillar of China-France cooperation (besides the political and economic mechanisms)," said the Chinese leader.


Meanwhile, Xi suggested the two countries boost cooperation in international and regional affairs, and make joint efforts to reform the global system of economic governance and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the world.


China will back France's efforts to host the global climate change conference in 2015, Xi said.


Xi attributed the success in the development of bilateral ties to four reasons: both countries have adhered to the policy of independence and the notion of multi-polarization; they have respected each other and properly handled issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns; the two sides have kept innovating the dimension of cooperation to achieve win-win results; and they have increased exchanges with each other to enhance cultural recognition.


"As long as China and France join hands, we will make great achievements in the current complex and volatile international situation, and open up a new bright future," said the Chinese leader.


For his part, Hollande said he believes that Xi's visit will inject new vitality into the cooperation between the two countries.


The French leader said China and France share the same view on the world issues, both following an independent foreign policy and upholding adherence to widely-recognized norms of international relations.


The France-China relationship plays an important role in promoting the global balance of power and safeguarding world peace and stability, said the French president.


Hailing the current smooth development of bilateral ties, Hollande said the French side is firmly committed to developing a close and lasting comprehensive strategic partnership with China.


Echoing Xi's proposals, Hollande said the French side stands ready to keep close high-level contact, deepen political dialogue, boost all-round cooperation and increase communication and coordination in international and regional affairs with the Chinese side.


Hollande condemned the terror attack that happened in China's southwestern city of Kunming earlier this month and pledged to boost cooperation with the Chinese side to fight terrorism.


The two sides also exchanged views on Ukraine, Syria and the Iranian nuclear issue.


After their talks, the two sides released a joint statement and a mid- and long-term vision for China-France relations.


The two heads of state also witnessed the signing of several cooperation deals, covering such areas as economy and trade, nuclear energy, space and aviation, industry, automobile, energy, finance, agriculture, sustainable development, technology and quality inspection.


At a press conference following their meeting, Xi said that the historical handshake between China and France 50 years ago was a notable chapter in international relations and East-West exchange.


"That historical moment showcased the spirit of mutual respect and trust, equal treatment, openness and inclusiveness and mutual benefit, which is still very relevant today," said Xi.


The Chinese president said he and his French counterpart have jointly planned the direction and focus of future bilateral relations, vowing to set the bilateral relationship a priority in their respective foreign policy.


"We need to work together and innovate to continue to lead future development of China's ties with the EU and Western countries," said Xi, adding that he is very confident about the future growth of China-France friendship.


Hollande, for his part, said the decision to grow a close and lasting comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries marks a new milestone in France-China relations.


He noted that the various consensus and agreements reached between the two leaders will consolidate the three pillars of political, economic, and people-to-people mechanisms of bilateral cooperation and open up broader prospect for future ties.


Xi is making a state visit to France at Hollande's invitation.


This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their comprehensive strategic partnership.


Before their talks, Hollande held a grand welcoming ceremony for the Chinese president at the courtyard in the France's National Home for Invalid Servicemen.


During the visit, Xi will also attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral ties and meet with French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and parliamentary leaders.




习近平同法国总统奥朗德举行会谈


国家主席习近平２６日在巴黎同法国总统奥朗德举行会谈。两国元首回顾中法建交５０年的成就经验，规划未来两国关系发展，达成重要共识，决定站在新的历史起点上，开创紧密持久的中法全面战略伙伴关系新时代。习近平强调，只要中法携起手来，必将能够在当前复杂多变的国际形势下成就一番大事业，开创新的光明前景。


会谈前，奥朗德在荣军院广场为习近平举行隆重欢迎仪式。当习近平和夫人彭丽媛抵达时，受到奥朗德热情迎接。在嘹亮的进行曲中，两国元首步入广场。军乐队高奏中法两国国歌。两国元首检阅共和国卫队和三军仪仗队。随后，两国元首来到广场中央，观看分列式。习近平向奥朗德介绍中方主要官员，并同法方主要官员握手问候。


两国元首共同乘车，在共和国卫队１４６名威武的骑兵护卫下，沿着笔直宽阔的大街，经过亚历山大三世桥，缓缓前往爱丽舍宫。中法两国国旗迎风飘扬，清脆的马蹄声起伏回荡，沿途充满浓浓的友谊气氛。巴黎披上节日盛装，法兰西以隆重仪式迎接中国国家元首。


随后，两国元首举行会谈。


习近平表示，很高兴在中法建交５０周年这个重要而特殊的时刻访问法国。５０年前，毛泽东主席和戴高乐将军共同作出两国建交的历史性决定。法国是第一个同中华人民共和国建交的西方大国。长期以来，中法关系以战略性、时代性、全球性的鲜明特点，走在中国同西方国家关系前列，引领中欧关系发展。


奥朗德表示，值此法中两国隆重庆祝建交５０周年之际，法国最热烈地欢迎习近平主席对法国进行国事访问。相信这次访问将为两国合作注入新活力，推动两国关系进入新阶段，成为法中关系史上新的重要里程碑。


习近平指出，总结两国关系发展的成功经验，一是要坚持独立自主，坚持世界多极化理念；二是要相互尊重，妥善处理涉及对方核心利益和重大关切的问题；三是要不断创新合作模式，实现互利共赢；四是要扩大交流互鉴，增进文化认同。今天我们会晤，具有承前启后的时代意义。我们要为中法关系未来在更高水平上发展绘下蓝图，打好基础，共同开创紧密持久的中法全面战略伙伴关系新时代。


习近平建议双方：第一，始终视对方为优先战略伙伴，增进互信，支持对方发展理念和发展道路，尊重对方核心利益和重大关切。两国元首保持年度会晤和经常性交往，利用战略对话、高级别经济财金对话等机制加强战略沟通合作。


第二，抓住各自推进经济结构性改革新机遇，深化务实合作。联合研发、联合投资、联合生产、联合开发第三方市场，为核能、航空等传统领域合作注入新动力。拓展农业、金融、城市可持续发展、医疗卫生、海洋等新兴领域合作。坚持开放，共同反对保护主义。中方愿继续扩大从法国进口农产品，鼓励中国企业加大对法投资。中方希望法方继续推动欧盟彻底解决无线通信设备案。


第三，促进人文交流。办好今年３００多项纪念建交５０周年活动。扩大互派留学生规模。加强旅游合作，力争到２０１６年法国游客赴华和中国游客首站赴法总人数达到１２０万。建立高级别人文交流机制，打造中法合作第三个机制性支柱。


第四，加强在国际和地区事务中的合作，推动改革全球经济治理体系，共同促进世界和平、稳定、繁荣。中方支持法国主办２０１５年全球气候变化大会。


奥朗德表示，法中对世界有相同的看法，都主张遵守公认的国际关系准则，都奉行独立自主的外交政策。法中关系为推动全球力量平衡、维护世界和平和稳定发挥着重要作用。当前，两国关系发展势头良好。我去年访华时双方达成的一系列重要共识正在取得积极成果。法方坚定致力于同中国发展紧密持久的全面战略伙伴关系，我完全赞同习近平主席就发展两国关系提出的建议。法方希望同中方保持高层密切交往，深化政治对话，加强全方位合作，密切在国际和地区事务中的沟通与协调。法方谴责前不久发生在昆明的严重恐怖袭击事件，愿同中方加强反恐合作。


双方还就乌克兰、叙利亚、伊朗核等问题交换了意见。


会谈后，双方发表《中华人民共和国和法兰西共和国联合声明》和《中法关系中长期规划》。


两国元首共同见证了双边合作文件的签署，涉及经贸、核能、航空航天、工业、汽车、能源、金融、农业、可持续发展、科技、质检等多个领域。


两国元首还共同会见了记者。习近平表示，５０年前，中法两国冲破层层阻隔，实现历史性握手，在国际关系史和东西方交流史上写下浓墨重彩的一笔。这一历史性事件体现出的互尊互信、平等相待、开放包容、互利共赢精神，至今仍具有重要时代意义。我同奥朗德总统共同规划了两国关系发展的方向和重点，决定将发展中法关系作为各自外交优先取向。我们要携手合作，共同开创紧密持久的中法全面战略伙伴关系新时代，继续引领中欧关系和中国同西方国家关系发展。我对中法友好的未来发展更加充满信心。


奥朗德表示，法中发展紧密持久的全面战略伙伴关系，标志着法中关系迈上新台阶。我同习近平主席达成了一系列重要共识，双方签署了多项重要协议，相信这将巩固两国合作政治、经济、人文三个支柱，为法中关系开辟更广阔的前景。


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