Beijing: China’s President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden on Tuesday concluded their first face-to-face contact, marked by the coincidence of promoting healthy and stable relations between their countries, which are in constant confrontation, Prensa Latina.
The meeting took place via video conference and followed two telephone conversations between the leaders held this year, in addition to several dialogues by other high-ranking officials of their governments.
According to reports, the two sides discussed ?strategic and fundamental issues? in their bilateral ties.
However, in his opening remarks, Xi insisted on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and search for a win-win cooperation, while managing domestic affairs and assuming each other?s international responsibilities.
In his view, a healthy and stable relationship between Beijing and Washington is necessary to promote the individual development, safeguard a peaceful and stable international environment, and seek effective responses to global challenges such as climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to a communique issued at the beginning of the talks, Biden expressed his willingness to have a candid and fruitful discussion with Xi, and emphasized that they are responsible for ensuring a competition between their countries without falling into conflict.
We need to rebuild consensus, be clear and honest about our differences, and work together in areas of mutual concern, especially on global issues like climate change. The relationship between our states has a great impact not only for us, but for the whole world, “he said.
The virtual meeting had a first moment and then continued after several minutes of break.
Each president was accompanied by a group of important positions from his executives.
The first presidential exchange was in February and Xi stressed the need to reestablish various dialogue mechanisms to accurately understand the other’s political intentions and avoid misunderstandings.
He also emphasized the importance of managing differences when they exist, seeking cooperation where desirable, betting on mutual respect and contributing to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, promoting the recovery of the economy and peace on the planet. .
However, he demanded from Washington prudence in handling issues such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, among others, because they are internal to China and concern its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
These statements further strengthened China’s position to overturn ties with the United States, given the continuing friction.