On November 24, 2023, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press alongside French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna after their talks in Beijing.

Wang Yi said that China-France relations enjoy a resilient historical heritage, a pioneering and enterprising spirit, and an independent and rational strategic consciousness, showing a strong strategic nature and a leading role in a world fraught with turmoils and changes. The two sides agreed to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France next year to carry forward the tradition and look into the future, and build a more solid and dynamic China-France comprehensive strategic partnership under the guidance of the two heads of state.

Wang Yi said that next stage, the two sides will jointly do a good job in the following aspects:

First, jointly ensure the success of the "China-France Year". The two sides will focus on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the Year of Culture and Tourism between China and France to hold rich and colorful celebration events. China and France are great cultural nations. He said, "We look forward to playing a leading role with France in the dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations. We hope that there will be more visits, interactions and exchanges between the two peoples."

Second, deepen high-quality cooperation across the board. The two sides will continue to make good use of the three major dialogue mechanisms of strategy, economy and finance, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, create new channels for exchanges and dialogue, and deepen cooperation in fields with traditional advantages, such as civil nuclear energy as well as aviation and aerospace. The two sides will also tap the potentials of cooperation in education, scientific research, energy transition, sustainable development and other emerging areas, actively explore cooperation in third-party markets, and promote high-quality development of Belt and Road cooperation.

Third, expand mutual openness. China stands ready to work with France to make the mechanism "from French farms to Chinese dinner tables" a shining example of China-France cooperation. China continues to advance high-quality development and high-standard opening up, stands ready to provide opportunities for more French companies to develop in China, and hopes that France will continue to provide a sound business environment for Chinese companies.

] of China-France cooperation. China continues to advance high-quality development and high-standard opening up, stands ready to provide opportunities for more French companies to develop in China, and hopes that France will continue to provide a sound business environment for Chinese companies.

Fourth, join hands to address global challenges. The two sides agreed to jointly uphold the institutional framework of the Paris Agreement, and support the success of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation on multilateral topics, and make positive contributions to enhancing the North-South dialogue and East-West exchanges and improving the well-being of humanity.