Sergio Mattarella and Xi Jinping: fmprc.gov.cn.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella’s recent trip to China was an important milestone in the development of Sino-Italian relations, giving a new impetus to cooperation between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with the Chinese TV channel CGTN, Mattarella called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use China’s influence to resolve global conflicts, stressing that peace and economic cooperation are key tools for achieving stability in the world. This was reported by TimeUkraineIsrael with reference to Euractiv.
China’s role in global peace issues
Speaking at the Leaders Talk programme, Mattarella stressed that China should be an active participant in solving global problems. According to him, China is one of the most important players in the international arena, and much depends on its actions to ensure peace. The Italian president’s visit to Beijing became an important platform for discussing such topics as the conflict in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East.
Mattarella called on China to support an end to Russia’s “brutal aggression against Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity”, stressing that this is a necessary step to achieve a just peace. He also raised the issue of violence in the Middle East, stressing that the war must be stopped immediately to resolve the humanitarian crisis.
Economy as an alternative to conflict
Economic cooperation was an important topic of the visit. Mattarella noted that open markets are an “antidote to war”, stressing that the development of trade relations between countries is the basis for a stable and peaceful future. He added that every step towards political and economic cooperation strengthens peace and contributes to social welfare. Open markets can be an important mechanism for reducing international tensions and creating new opportunities for development.
Restoration of bilateral relations
Following tensions over Italy’s withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Mattarella’s trip signaled a renewed commitment to the two countries. Italy underlined its desire to strengthen cooperation with China, which is backed by a number of signed agreements, including those on economic cooperation, cultural exchanges and technological innovation.
New strategic partnership and plans for the future
During his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, agreements were reached that significantly deepen the bilateral partnership. The Italian President stressed the importance of further cooperation in areas such as innovative technologies and cultural exchange. In addition, he called for the removal of barriers to Italian goods on the Chinese market, which should help boost trade between the two countries.
The future of cooperation
Sergio Mattarella’s visit to China is an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between Italy and China. Both sides confirmed their readiness to develop cooperation in the economic, diplomatic and cultural spheres. Open markets, technology development and international cooperation can be key factors for achieving stability and peace in the world.
