Xi Jinping and Prince Albert II, head of Monaco, exchanged congratulatory messages on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Monaco.
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping and Monaco's head of state Prince Albert II exchanged congratulatory messages on Jan. 16 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Xi pointed out that in the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Monaco, the two countries have realized great development in their relations. The two sides adhere to sincere friendship and equal treatment, political mutual trust and traditional friendship continue to deepen, and cooperation in the fields of communications, environmental protection, sports and arts is rich in characteristics and fruitful, becoming a model for countries of different sizes, histories and cultures, and social systems to live together in friendship and common development. I attach great importance to the development of China-Monaco relations, and I am willing to work with Prince Albert II to take the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as a new starting point, and to promote China-Moscow relations to make continuous progress for the betterment of the people of the two countries.
Albert II said that the two countries are different in size, culture and national conditions, but have always adhered to mutual respect, exchanges and mutual understanding, and have fruitful cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, marine, economy and trade, culture and other areas. President Xi Jinping's state visit to Monaco in 2019 is an unforgettable national event for all Monegasque people. The Monegasque side attaches great importance to the development of Monaco-China relations. I am ready to work with you, Mr. President, to deepen mutual trust, expand cooperation and promote more achievements in the relationship for the betterment of the two peoples.