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Shi Xiaolin Meets with Ambassador of Finland to China Mikko Kinnunen
Updated:2024.11.26

On November 20, Shi Xiaolin, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Sichuan Provincial Committee and Governor of the People's Government of Sichuan Province, met with a delegation led by Ambassador of Finland to China Mikko Kinnunen in Chengdu.

Shi Xiaolin welcomed Ambassador Mikko Kinnunen on his first visit to Sichuan shortly after assuming his new role and expressed congratulations on the successful hosting of the "Chengdu-Finland Week" event. Shi Xiaolin stated that Sichuan and Finland enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges, with cooperation in various fields progressing steadily. Two places exhibit strong complementarity in economies, opening up vast opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. It is hoped that, under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries, the two sides will collaboratively harness the emerging trends of globalization, foster closer cooperation platforms, and continuously expand the space for economic and trade exchanges in fields such as new energy, new materials, electronic information, and artificial intelligence, deepen cooperation in cultural tourism, educational and sports exchanges, healthcare, and youth communication, among other aspects, establish more friendly-city relationships, and facilitate the timely resumption of direct flights. Sichuan welcomes Finland to participate actively in major events, such as the World Games 2025 Chengdu, the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, and the Western China International Fair. Together, we consistently elevate the existing friendly ties and practical cooperation to new heights.

Mikko Kinnunen said that last month, President Alexander Stubb paid a state visit to China and held talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. He also mentioned that next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and China. Mikko Kinnunen expressed the hope to collaboratively implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, further deepen cooperation in green, low-carbon transition and development, enhance exchanges and interactions in areas like culture, art, tourism, education, and healthcare, and share development opportunities and achieve mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes across a wider range of fields.

Secretary-General of the People's Government of Sichuan Province Zeng Qing, heads of relevant provincial departments, and others participated in the meeting.

 
 
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