习近平向中法建交60周年招待会发表视频致辞

1月25日，中法建交60周年招待会在国家大剧院举行，国家主席习近平发表视频致辞。

1月25日，中法建交60周年招待会在北京国家大剧院举行，国家主席习近平发表视频致辞。新华社记者 李学仁 摄

习近平指出，60年前的中法建交是国际关系史上的大事。毛泽东主席和戴高乐将军以非凡的智慧和勇气，打开中西方交往合作的大门，为处于冷战中的世界带来希望。60年来，中法关系始终走在中国同西方国家关系前列，为两国人民带来福祉，为世界和平、稳定和发展作出贡献。

习近平强调，中法关系的独特历史塑造了独立自主、相互理解、高瞻远瞩、互利共赢的“中法精神”。面对新时代的风云际会，中法应当秉持建交初心、积极面向未来、敢于有所作为。双方要坚定不移地发展双边关系，以中法关系的稳定性应对世界的不确定性；要以中法文化旅游年、巴黎奥运会为契机，扩大人文交流、促进民心相通；要共同倡导平等有序的世界多极化、普惠包容的经济全球化，为维护世界和平稳定、应对全球性挑战继续作出中法贡献；要坚持互利共赢，在深化传统合作的同时，积极挖掘绿色产业、清洁能源等新兴领域合作潜力，坚持把蛋糕做大，以开放汇聚合作力量、共享发展机遇。面向下一个60年，中法携手合作，必将再创辉煌。

法国总统马克龙也发表视频致辞。马克龙表示，60年前，戴高乐将军超越阵营对抗逻辑，作出同中华人民共和国建立外交关系的历史性决定。今天我们有责任在1964年确立的宏伟目标基础上，再接再厉，共同建设既满足两国人民需要，也有利于世界和平稳定的伙伴关系。法方愿同中方携手努力，应对全球性挑战，推动解决国际危机。2024年也是法中文化旅游年，双方将举办丰富多彩的活动。我们要以此为契机，密切两国人民特别是青年之间的交往，为法中关系的未来奠定更加坚实的基础。

1月31日，两国还将在巴黎凡尔赛宫举办庆祝中法建交60周年暨文化旅游年开幕活动，播放两国元首视频致辞。

Xi delivers video speech to reception celebrating 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a video speech to a reception in Beijing celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France.

The establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and France 60 years ago was a major event in the history of international relations. With extraordinary wisdom and courage, Chairman Mao Zedong and General Charles de Gaulle opened the door for exchanges and cooperation between China and the West, bringing hope to the world amid the Cold War, Xi noted.

Over the past 60 years, China-France relations have always been at the forefront of China's relations with Western countries, bringing benefits to the two peoples and contributing to world peace, stability and development, Xi said.

The unique history of the China-France relations has shaped the "China-France spirit" featuring independence, mutual understanding, foresight, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, Xi stressed, adding that in the face of the new era, China and France should uphold the original aspiration of the establishment of the diplomatic relations, look forward to the future, and dare to make greater progress.

The two sides should unswervingly develop bilateral relations and respond to world uncertainties with the stability of China-France relations. The two sides can take the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism and the Paris Olympic Games as opportunities to expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges and promote closer people-to-people ties, Xi said.

He called on the two sides to jointly advocate an equal and orderly multi-polar world and economic globalization that is inclusive and beneficial to all, and continue to contribute to maintaining world peace and stability and addressing global challenges.

While deepening traditional cooperation, the two sides need to actively tap the potential of cooperation in emerging areas such as green industries and clean energy, make the "pie" bigger for mutual benefit, and pool cooperation forces and share development opportunities through openness, Xi said.

Facing the next 60 years, China and France will work together to create greater glories, he added.

French President Emmanuel Macron also delivered a video speech.

Macron said that 60 years ago, General Charles de Gaulle went beyond the logic of camp confrontation and made the historic decision to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Today, the two sides have the responsibility to build on the ambitious goals set in 1964 and continue to work together to build a partnership that not only meets the needs of the two peoples, but also contributes to world peace and stability.

France is willing to join hands with China to address global challenges and promote the resolution of international crises, he said.

Noting that the year 2024 is the France-China Year of Culture and Tourism, and the two sides will hold a variety of activities, Macron said the two sides should take this opportunity to enhance the exchanges between the two peoples, especially the youth, and lay a more solid foundation for the future of France-China relations.

The two countries will also hold an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the opening of the Cultural Tourism Year at the Palace of Versailles in Paris on Jan. 31, and broadcast video speeches from the two heads of state.