2020年CRI China, Italy to push for greater development of bilateral ties

 

The leaders of China and Italy are calling for the increasing of ties between the two countries.

The increasing of ties follows talks between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

Xi Jinping says more bilateral¹ cooperation can be created through the Belt and Road Initiative.

"We are willing to work together with friendly Italian people to promote mutual² learning between different civilizations while adhering to win-win cooperation, so that the ancient Silk Road can be more vibrant³, and the people along the Silk Road can better share the fruit of common development," says Xi.

The Chinese president is suggesting the two sides can increase cooperation in infrastructure⁴ construction, seaports⁵, logistics and maritime⁶ transportation, while also launching more projects under the Belt and Road Initiative.

He says the Chinese side is willing to expand trade and investment, as well as increase people-to-people exchanges with the Italian side.

"We welcome Italy to attend the second China International Import Expo as a country of honor. We are willing to enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges with Italy, and boost cooperation in sectors⁷ such as education, media, tourism and sports, in a bid to promote amity⁸ between the two peoples," says Xi.

Xi Jinping says China also wants to work with the Italian side on issues including global governance, climate change and sustainable development.

For his part, Italian President Sergio Mattarella says his country supports the Belt and Road Initiative, which he says can help promote the interconnectivity between Italy and China.

"The ancient Silk Road is an important channel for both Chinese and Italy people to mutually understand, communicate and learn from each other. The Belt and Road Initiative is a road of bilateral exchanges, which boosts interconnectivity not only in terms of commodities, but also thoughts, talents and knowledge. The Belt and Road is a future-oriented initiative," says Mattarella.

Mattarella says Italy wants to expand cooperation with China in areas such as trade, investment, science and technology.

He says Italy also supports China's position on safeguarding multilateralism and trade liberalization.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership⁹.

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Xi Jinping's time in Italy is the first leg of a three-nation trip to Europe, which also includes stops in Monaco and France.

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

3 vibrant   

adj.震颤的，响亮的，充满活力的，精力充沛的，(色彩)鲜明的

参考例句：

• He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
• She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。

4 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

5 seaports   

n.海港( seaport的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Airports have joined seaports as ports of entry for the visiting foreigner. 机场和海港一样成为来访的外国人的入境关口。 来自互联网
• Sanya has 16 seaports, 10 islands and 180km of coastline. 三亚有16个港口、10个海岛和180公里的海岸线。 来自互联网

6 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

7 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

8 amity   

n.友好关系

参考例句：

• He lives in amity with his neighbours.他和他的邻居相处得很和睦。
• They parted in amity.他们很友好地分别了。

9 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。