Published: 19:53, July 23, 2024
Li congratulates von der Leyen on reelection as European Commission president
By Xinhua
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 16, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday congratulated Ursula von der Leyen on her reelection as the president of the European Commission.

In a congratulatory message, Li said that the Chinese government always attaches great importance to developing relations with the European Union (EU) and values the important role and influence of the European Commission.

READ MORE: Von der Leyen lined up for second term under EU top jobs deal, sources say

At present, China-EU relations are showing a momentum of steady development, and bilateral dialogue and cooperation have achieved positive results, Li said.

China is ready to work with the EU to consolidate the political foundation of China-EU relations, enhance strategic mutual trust, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in an all-round way and jointly address global challenges so as to make a greater contribution to the well-being of the people of both sides as well as world stability and prosperity, Li added.