The President of the Government of Spain receives the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Zhao Leji

Moncloa Palace, Madrid

Pool Moncloa / Borja Puig de la Bellacasa

During the meeting, the two men discussed the current good state of bilateral relations between Spain and China, boosted by the recent visit of the president of the Government of Spain to the country in September of this year.

They also reviewed the most relevant issues of current international affairs, thereby providing continuity to the major multilateral events held recently, such as the G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, in a complex geopolitical context.

In this regard, the president of the Government of Spain expressed Spain's willingness to achieve the best possible relations between the European Union and China, as well as its commitment to dialogue and collaboration within the multilateral system in order to tackle the major global challenges that threaten international peace and stability. Spain's consistent and constructive attitude on the international stage is appreciated by China.

Non official translation