On May 10, 2023 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with French Foreign Minister Cologne in Paris. Qin Gang stated that President Makron's state visit to China has been a complete success. China is willing to work with France to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, accelerate exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous development of the close and lasting comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France. Both sides should close high-level exchanges, expand exchanges at all levels, and continuously explore new areas of cooperation; Increase mutual market openness and create a more resilient Sino French supply chain; Strengthen international cooperation and work together to address global challenges. China is steadfast in its determination to promote high-quality development and high-level opening up, and is willing to work with countries around the world such as France to expand the cooperation cake and share development opportunities. Qin Gang stated that China has always regarded Europe as a comprehensive strategic partner and has always taken a clear stance in supporting Europe's strengthening of strategic autonomy and playing a positive role in the international arena. China advocates that China Europe relations are not targeted, dependent, or constrained by third parties. China, France, and China Europe should achieve win-win cooperation in expanding bilateral openness and build a more stable and trustworthy supply chain partnership between China and Europe. The relationship between France and China is crucial, and the heads of state of the two countries have clarified their direction. Both sides should work together to promote greater development of the relationship between the two countries. It is recommended that both sides comprehensively restart cooperation mechanisms in various fields and strengthen cooperation in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, and energy transformation. The French side attaches great importance to the economic relationship with China, believing that this relationship is interdependent, mutually beneficial, and complementary, open, and transparent. The French side does not engage in camp confrontation and believes that all countries should coexist harmoniously and develop together. China plays an important role in promoting world peace and stability, and France is willing to strengthen communication with China on major international and regional issues such as Ukraine, in order to find more common ground. China is committed to promoting a political solution to the crisis, maintaining communication with all parties, and will continue to play a constructive role in this regard. Both sides also discussed other international and regional issues. On the same day, Qin Gang also met with French President's Foreign Affairs Advisor Bona to exchange views on issues such as Sino French relations and the Ukrainian crisis. (New News Agency)