Following his participation in the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Ireland on February 17.
In his meeting with Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin, he said that China is ready to work with Ireland to enhance their mutually beneficial cooperation, making it bigger, stronger, deeper and more concrete, in order to achieve shared development and prosperity.
China appreciates Ireland’s positive, pragmatic, and friendly policy towards China and stands ready to work with Ireland to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, consolidate high-level mutual trust, and expand high-level cooperation. And China seeks to strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust, and properly manage differences with Ireland, Wang said, adding that both sides can serve as a constructive force in the process of global multipolarisation, making joint efforts to safeguard global peace, stability, and development.
Martin, for his part, stated that Ireland and China enjoy a long-standing tradition of friendship, mutual respect and trust, and strong bilateral relations. He noted that Chinese Premier Li Qiang paid a successful visit to Ireland last year. China’s modernisation and accelerated green transformation have brought significant opportunities to the world, he said, adding that Ireland attaches great importance to and cherishes its relations with China, and is willing to develop a closer partnership while continuing to adhere to the one-China policy.
In his meeting with Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris, Wang said that amid growing global uncertainties and instabilities, China’s call for building an equal and orderly multipolar world represents the broadest consensus of the international community. China and the EU, he continued, are key forces in a multipolar world and reiterated China’s readiness to collaborate with all parties, including the EU, to uphold the authority of the United Nations, adhere to fundamental norms governing international relations, oppose unilateralism, and reject the resurgence of ‘the law of the jungle’.
Harris said that Ireland values its relationship with China, adheres to the one-China policy, and is committed to strengthening a positive and constructive partnership. He welcomed China’s visa-free policy for Irish citizens and expressed support for launching more direct flights to facilitate people-to-people exchanges. He added that Ireland upholds multilateralism and free trade, opposes ‘decoupling’, and supports deeper cooperation between China and the EU in addressing global challenges.
The two sides also discussed the Ukraine crisis, with Harris sharing his perspective on rebuilding peace in Europe. Wang reaffirmed China’s support for all efforts toward achieving peace and support for a fair, lasting, and binding peace formula acceptable to all parties. He also stressed China’s support for Europe’s role in the peace process, particularly in shaping a new security framework for the region.
Both sides also exchanged views on the situation in Gaza and advancing efforts for a return to the ‘two-state solution’.
Following his visit to Ireland, Wang Yi proceeded to New York, where he chaired the United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance”.
The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency.
China ready to enhance cooperation with Ireland: FM
DUBLIN, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — China is ready to work with Ireland to enhance their mutually beneficial cooperation, making it bigger, stronger, deeper and more concrete, in order to achieve shared development and prosperity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
He said China-Ireland relations have continuously developed alongside China’s reform and opening-up process. The development of the Shannon Free Zone has served as a valuable reference for China, while China’s development has also, in return, brought benefits to Ireland, he stressed.
The minister said the facts have proved that the mutually beneficial strategic partnership between China and Ireland serves both countries’ interests and brings benefits to their people.
At present, China is committed to promoting broader and deeper reform across the board, advancing Chinese modernization, and building a higher-standard open economy, which will bring new opportunities to all countries, including Ireland, Wang said.
China appreciates Ireland’s positive, pragmatic, and friendly policy towards China and stands ready to work with Ireland to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, consolidate high-level mutual trust, and expand high-level cooperation, he said.
Wang stated that both China and Ireland are strong advocates of multilateralism and free trade. Under the current situation, China is ready to work with Ireland and the European Union (EU) in the spirit of equality and mutual respect, upholding the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, he noted.
China seeks to strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust, and properly manage differences with Ireland, Wang said, adding that both sides can serve as a constructive force in the process of global multi-polarization, making joint efforts to safeguard global peace, stability, and development.
Martin, for his part, stated that Ireland and China enjoy a long-standing tradition of friendship, mutual respect and trust, and strong bilateral relations. He noted that Chinese Premier Li Qiang paid a successful visit to Ireland last year.
China’s modernization and accelerated green transformation have brought significant opportunities to the world, he said, adding that Ireland attaches great importance to and cherishes its relations with China, and is willing to develop a closer partnership while continuing to adhere to the one-China policy.
At a time when unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, Ireland is willing to work with China to uphold multilateralism, support free trade, safeguard the stability of industrial and supply chains, and commit to resolving differences and disputes through dialogue, Martin said.
He noted that Ireland is willing to play a constructive role in promoting dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.
During his visit, Wang also held talks with Tánaiste and Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris.
China, Ireland pledge closer ties, deeper cooperation: FM
DUBLIN, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — China and Ireland have made remarkable achievements in cooperation across various fields, demonstrating huge potential and broad prospects for further collaboration, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during talks with Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Simon Harris.
Last year, China and Ireland marked the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit injecting new momentum into their strategic partnership for mutually beneficial cooperation, Wang said. He noted that China is willing to work with Ireland to implement the consensus reached by their leaders and to be partners based on mutual trust, respect and support.
As this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU), Wang said China and Ireland should cherish and build on the successful experience of China-EU relations over the past decades. He stressed the importance of maintaining a partnership, properly managing differences, and working together to promote the sustained and healthy development of China-EU ties.
Amid growing global uncertainties and instabilities, Wang highlighted China’s call for building an equal and orderly multipolar world, which he said represents the broadest consensus of the international community.
The top Chinese diplomat underscored that China and the EU are key forces in a multipolar world and reiterated China’s readiness to collaborate with all parties, including the EU, to uphold the authority of the United Nations, adhere to fundamental norms governing international relations, oppose unilateralism, and reject the resurgence of “the law of the jungle.”
Harris noted that Ireland-China relations have made significant strides in recent decades, with practical cooperation delivering positive results. He highlighted the substantial growth in bilateral trade and active exchanges in education, culture, and other sectors.
Ireland values its relationship with China, adheres to the one-China policy, and is committed to strengthening a positive and constructive partnership, Harris said. He welcomed China’s visa-free policy for Irish citizens and expressed support for launching more direct flights to facilitate people-to-people exchanges.
He added that Ireland upholds multilateralism and free trade, opposes “decoupling,” and supports deeper cooperation between China and the EU in addressing global challenges.
The two sides also discussed the Ukraine crisis, with Harris sharing his perspective on rebuilding peace in Europe. Wang reaffirmed China’s support for all efforts toward achieving peace and support for a fair, lasting, and binding peace formula acceptable to all parties. He also stressed China’s support for Europe’s role in the peace process, particularly in shaping a new security framework for the region.
Both sides also exchanged views on easing tensions in Gaza and advancing efforts for a return to the “two-state solution.”
