Wang Yi meets Iceland minister in Beijing
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Summary
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Iceland’s foreign minister in Beijing on Thursday, October 29, where both sides said they wanted to deepen cooperation across trade, marine affairs and other sectors. The two ministers also exchanged views on international and regional issues, while stressing multilateralism, international law and the United Nations’ central role in global affairs.
Key Points
- Wang Yi, a member of the Communist Party Politburo and foreign minister, held talks in Beijing with Iceland’s foreign minister on October 29.
- The two sides said they were willing to strengthen cooperation in trade, geothermal energy, green transition, marine affairs and Arctic-related fields
- Wang said China appreciated Iceland’s continued adherence to the one-China policy and wanted to deepen tourism, joint research and talent training exchanges.
- Wang said both countries should work together amid a turbulent international environment to uphold multilateralism, international law and the UN’s core role.
- Iceland’s foreign minister said Reykjavik highly valued ties with China, would continue observing the one-China policy, and wanted to advance an upgrade of the free trade agreement
Why It Matters
The meeting points to a push to broaden China-Iceland ties beyond diplomacy into practical cooperation areas including trade, research and marine issues. For Hong Kong readers, it also shows Beijing continuing to frame external partnerships around multilateralism, free trade and support for its sovereignty positions.