China declared its willingness to negotiate a free trade agreement with the European Union, promote integration between the Economic Belt and the European ‘Global Gateway’ plan, and “work together for the reform and improvement of global governance”, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.
The statement was revealed after a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in Beijing.
Wang highlighted that the two countries “have no important outstanding issues or fundamental conflicts of interest” and defended the construction of a “mature, stable, mutually respectful and win-win cooperation” partnership.
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According to the text, Wang also expressed the expectation that Estonia will play a constructive role and help the European Union to “adjust its perception of China”, adopting an approach of mutual respect in bilateral relations.
He also stated that Beijing will “promote deeper reforms and high-level opening-up”, expanding innovation and creating opportunities for joint development with other countries. He reiterated that Taiwan is part of Chinese territory and that the “‘One China’ principle is the political basis for China’s establishment of diplomatic relations with any country.”
According to the ministry, Tsahkna said he was “very pleased to be the first Estonian Foreign Minister to visit China in ten years” and reaffirmed Tallinn’s commitment to the ‘One China’ policy. Both sides also discussed the crisis in Ukraine and other international and regional issues.
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