Nation to advance opening-up, Li says

Premier welcomes foreign envoys, experts, emphasizes cooperation

Premier Li Qiang reiterated on Thursday that China will continue to open up to the world and work for win-win cooperation, emphasizing the need to promote mutual understanding, peace and friendship.

Li made the remarks when he met with foreign diplomats and experts in Beijing.

At the meeting with newly appointed envoys and representatives to China from 52 countries and international organizations, Li expressed China's high regard for developing friendly and cooperative relations with all countries and international agencies.

He said the Chinese government will provide support and convenience for the envoys and representatives to carry out their duties, hoping they can serve as bridges to enhance mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between China and the international community.

China always upholds world peace and promotes shared development, and is committed to building a community with a shared future for mankind, Li said, adding that the country stands ready to work with all parties to inject more certainty, stability and positive energy into global peace and development.

Noting that China is promoting Chinese modernization in an all-around manner through high-quality development, Li said the overall situation of the country's economy is recovering and improving, and has promising prospects. The country will provide more impetus for global economic recovery and sustainable development, he said.

Also, China will adhere to the basic national policy of opening up to the outside world and follow a win-win strategy of openness, the premier said.

The country will work with all parties to implement true multilateralism and obtain shared growth through cooperation to better benefit people in the world, he added.

While meeting with representatives of foreign experts awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award, the premier expressed his appreciation for the contribution the experts have made to China's development in science and technology, talent development and its modernization process.

The experts' contribution is especially valuable in a world that is in need of friendship, cooperation, peace and development, Li said.

Noting that the experts come to China from afar, Li said they have promoted exchanges, strengthened cooperation and spread friendship through their actions.

China welcomes talents from all over the world, and hopes that foreign experts will continue to participate deeply in the country's development, the premier said.

wangqingyun@chinadaily.com.cn