China and Spain agreed to deepen practical cooperation and promote free trade on Monday when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno during a visit to the European country.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said both sides should strengthen strategic communication, maintain closer high-level exchanges and deepen practical cooperation to push for greater development of China-Spain relations in the next 50 years.
China and Spain celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023.
Noting Spain is a major country in Europe and a member of the European Union with international and regional influence, Wang said that China is ready to work with Spain to further deepen cooperation and promote bilateral relations with mutual trust and benefit.
China appreciates Spain’s adherence to the one-China principle and supports Spain in safeguarding territorial integrity and national unity, he said.