Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with King of Spain Felipe VI on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Spain

On March 9, 2023, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with King of Spain Felipe VI on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Spain.

Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past half-century since the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Spain, the two sides have deepened their friendship, promoted cooperation, and established and developed a comprehensive strategic partnership in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the two countries.

Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Spain relations, and stands ready to work with His Majesty King Felipe VI to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between the two countries as a new starting point to consolidate political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance people-to-people bonding, together write a new chapter of China-Spain friendly cooperation.

Felipe VI said that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Spain-China relations have been developing steadily and smoothly, with advanced bilateral cooperation in various fields and deepened friendship between the two peoples. He expressed the confidence that the two countries will take the opportunity of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations to comprehensively expand friendly exchanges and practical cooperation, and join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change.