China, Austria agree to establish friendly strategic partnership

By:Xinhua
update:April 09,2018

Hailing the complementarity between the two economies and great potential for stronger cooperation, Xi asked the two countries to take the opportunity of establishing bilateral friendly strategic partnership to strengthen political guidance and top-level design, and maintain high-level exchanges.

Xi proposed to upgrade cooperation in such areas as judiciary, security and law enforcement, anti-corruption, fugitive repatriation and asset recovery.

He also called on both sides to enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and jointly safeguard world peace and stability.

China appreciates Austria's open attitude towards Chinese investment, and will open more to the world, Xi said.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership. Xi said China's support for Europe's integration remains unchanged, expressing his hope that Austria will play a constructive role in cementing China-EU strategic trust and comprehensive cooperation.

For his part, Van der Bellen said Austria is committed to strengthening cooperation with China in such areas as trade, investment, scientific research, environmental protection, clean energy, culture and sports.

Austria highly values China's positive role in global affairs including countering climate change, and expects to enhance coordination with China, he said.

As Austria prepares to take over the rotating presidency of the EU in July this year, Van der Bellen said the country expects to play a positive role in EU-China cooperation.

He said his current China visit, leading such a large delegation, is unprecedented and showed the great enthusiasm of various circles in Austria for enhancing ties with China, he added.

Austria expects fruitful cooperation with China, and is committed to facilitating stronger bilateral ties, Van der Bellen said.

After their talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation agreements, ranging from the areas of Belt and Road cooperation, judiciary, innovation, transportation and modern distribution, to culture, sports and intellectual property rights.

In a joint statement released by the two countries Sunday on establishing the friendly strategic partnership, they welcome the signing of a bilateral judicial assistance treaty on criminal cases, on the basis of which the two sides will deliberate the possibility of signing a bilateral extradition treaty.

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