On April 11, Xinhua News Agency reported from Peking (Reporter Shao Yibo) that on the morning of April 11, **** met with Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, who was visiting China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Peking.

**** pointed out that currently, the world is experiencing a century of accelerated change, with multiple risks and challenges overlapping. Only through unity and cooperation can countries maintain world peace and stability, and promote Global development and prosperity. As the international situation grows more chaotic, the importance of stable and good development of China-Spain relations becomes even more prominent. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain, and China is willing to work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and development-vibrant comprehensive strategic partnership, to enhance the well-being of the two peoples, invigorate China-Europe relations, and make greater contributions to promoting world peace, stability, and development.

**** emphasized that it is important to keep a long-term perspective. The friendship between China and Spain is a correct choice made by the peoples of the two countries based on traditional friendship, practical needs, and long-term interests. Both sides should continue to strengthen the political foundation of mutual support, trust, and respect, and support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, especially in maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity. China's consumption upgrade demand and industrial transformation potential, with a population of over 1.4 billion, will provide strong momentum for the world economy. China is willing to leverage the advantages of mutually beneficial cooperation with Spain, make good use of trade and economic, technological cooperation mechanisms, and explore cooperation potential in fields such as New energy Fund, high-tech manufacturing, and Smart City to create more mutually beneficial cooperation results. The friendly tradition of mutual understanding and affection should be continued, inheriting the deep Olympic spirit and panda sentiment shared by the peoples of the two countries, creating new "golden brands" like "Happy Spring Festival," expanding the scale of exchanging students, and allowing more youth to become a driving force for China-Spain friendship. Both China and Spain are active forces supporting multilateralism and open cooperation, and both sides should promote the establishment of a fair and reasonable Global governance system, maintain world peace and security, and promote common development and prosperity.

**** pointed out that China has always regarded the European Union as an important pole in a multipolar world and is a major country that clearly supports the unity and development of the EU. In the current situation, the joint creation of four major partnerships between China and Europe—peace, growth, reform, and civilization—has important practical significance. China and Europe should adhere to their partner positions and maintain open cooperation. China is willing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the EU and promote the China-Europe relationship to move forward, towards strategic stability and mutual accomplishments, better benefiting the peoples of China and Europe and the international community.

**** emphasized that there are no winners in a trade war and opposing the world will isolate oneself. For more than 70 years, China's development has relied on self-reliance and hard work, never depending on anyone's favors, nor fearing any unreasonable suppression. Regardless of how the external environment changes, China will maintain confidence, keep composure, and concentrate on doing its own things well. Both China and the EU are major economies in the world and steadfast supporters of economic globalization and free trade, with a combined economic volume exceeding one-third of the world economy, having formed a close economic symbiotic relationship. China and Europe should fulfill their international responsibilities, jointly safeguard the trend of economic globalization and international trade environment, and resist unilateral bullying behaviors, to protect not only their legitimate rights but also international fairness and justice, and maintain international rules and order.

Sanchez stated that in the 20 years since Spain and China established a comprehensive strategic partnership, both sides have always respected each other and cooperated in friendship, and the relationship between the two countries has continually deepened. Under the leadership of ****, China has achieved remarkable development achievements and made significant contributions to global prosperity and stability. Spain values its relationship with China and steadfastly adheres to the one-China policy, willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, technological innovation, green energy, and strengthen exchanges in education, culture, and tourism, promoting the relationship between the two countries to new heights. China is an important cooperation partner for the EU, and Spain has always supported the stable development of China-EU relations. The EU insists on open free trade and is committed to maintaining multilateralism while opposing unilateral tariff increases. There are no winners in a trade war. In the face of a complex and severe international situation, Spain and the EU are willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with China, maintain international trade order, and work together to tackle challenges such as climate change and poverty, safeguarding the common interests of the international community.

Both sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and other matters.

Wang Yi attended the meeting.

Editor/Rocky