Chinese Premier Urges Italy to Ensure Fair Business Environment

10 Sep, 2023

Chinese Premier Urges Italy to Ensure Fair Business Environment

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in New Delhi, emphasized the importance of creating an equitable and non-discriminatory business environment in Italy for Chinese companies seeking to invest and operate within the European nation. Premier Li expressed his aspiration for fairness and impartiality, encouraging a welcoming atmosphere for Chinese enterprises.

Additionally, Premier Li urged both countries to continue expanding their bilateral trade relations. He reaffirmed China's commitment to broadening market access, facilitating opportunities for high-quality Italian products to enter the Chinese market. Li also highlighted the significance of strengthened communication and coordination between China and Italy within the G20 framework, emphasizing their shared responsibility in preserving the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.

Furthermore, Premier Li emphasized the mutual benefits of maintaining a robust and stable relationship between China and Italy, as it serves the interests of both nations and contributes to their development. With the approaching 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy, Li expressed China's willingness to enhance dialogue, cooperation, and shared prosperity.

Moreover, Premier Li underlined the potential for deeper institutional collaboration and the utilization of governmental committee meetings and cooperation mechanisms to elevate the partnership between the two countries.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni acknowledged the longstanding history of friendly exchanges between Italy and China, rooted in their rich cultural heritage. She reiterated Italy's commitment to fostering exchanges and dialogues within the bilateral framework, aiming to further solidify and extend cooperation between the two ancient civilizations.