Xi Jinping and Finnish President Discuss Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Finnish President Alexander Stubb met in Beijing to discuss enhancing their countries' cooperative partnership, emphasizing mutual respect and trust developed since the establishment of diplomatic ties. Xi highlighted Finland's role as a pioneer in establishing relations with China and expressed a desire to collaborate on green transformation, information technology, and other emerging industries. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of addressing global challenges, including the Ukraine crisis, with Stubb advocating for peaceful resolutions while Xi committed to promoting peace through China's active involvement. Premier Li Qiang also met with Stubb, reinforcing the need for increased political trust and mutual economic benefits, inviting Finnish companies to engage more deeply in the Chinese market. The discussions underscored a commitment to humanistic exchanges and cooperation in climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Both nations aim to elevate their longstanding partnership to new heights through sustained high-level exchanges and shared interests.