China, Spain to deepen strategic mutual trust, says Chinese FM on Prime Minister Sánchez’s upcoming China visit

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit China from April 10 to 11, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

In response to a media inquiry about how China views the frequent high-level exchanges between the two countries—this being Prime Minister Sánchez's second visit to China in less than a year—Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian noted that it will actually be Sánchez's third visit to China in three years.

During the visit, President Xi Jinping will meet with Prime Minister Sánchez, and Premier Li Qiang will hold talks with him, Lin said.

The spokesperson emphasized that Spain is an important partner for China within the European Union. The two countries have consistently upheld the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, and win-win cooperation, with bilateral relations remaining at the forefront of China-Europe ties.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership. China looks forward to working with Prime Minister Sánchez to deepen strategic mutual trust, expand cooperation on global challenges, and elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, Lin added.