China expects Slovakia to play a constructive role in promoting the steady development of relations between China and the European Union, President Xi Jinping said during talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday.
The meeting marked the main event of Pellegrini's state visit to China, which began with his arrival in Beijing on Monday.
Xi said China views the European Union as a partner and expressed hope that Slovakia would help strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Beijing and Brussels.
He also reaffirmed China's support for multilateralism, saying both countries should work together to uphold the UN-centred international system and international law.
Beyond diplomacy, the two leaders agreed to broaden cooperation in fast-growing sectors.
Xi said China and Slovakia should explore new opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, the digital economy and clean energy. He also called for stronger cultural, tourism and youth exchanges, as well as easier travel between the two countries.
Pellegrini described China as one of Slovakia's key strategic partners and said Bratislava was ready to deepen cooperation in trade, innovation and investment.
He also welcomed greater investment by Chinese companies and reaffirmed Slovakia's support for dialogue between the European Union and China.
The Slovak president added that the two countries should strengthen cooperation on global challenges, including the governance of artificial intelligence, while continuing to work together to promote international peace and stability.
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