Chinese President
(R) meets with
i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Beijing, capital of China, March 21, 2017. (Xinhua/Rao Ainmin)
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in Beijing on Tuesday an innovative comprehensive partnership between both countries.
In their meeting, Xi hailed the progress of bilateral relations since the forging of diplomatic ties 25 years ago, adding their innovation cooperation has facilitated sustained growth of overall relations.
The establishment of this partnership will boost innovation cooperation and bring more benefit to the two peoples, Xi said.
Netanyahu voiced his country's adherence to the one-China policy, urging taking the opportunity of the new partnership to enhance cooperation in areas such as clean energy, agriculture, investment, finance and medical services.