Published January 16,2024
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China introduced Monday that it’s going to grant Switzerland unilateral visa-free therapy as Premier Li Qiang led a delegation within the first high-level assembly between the 2 international locations because the COVID pandemic.
Beijing has agreed to supply visa-free entry for Swiss residents whereas the Swiss stated they may “provide more visa facilitation” for Chinese residents in addition to Chinese enterprises investing in Switzerland, the 2 sides stated after talks between Li and Viola Amherd, the president of the Swiss Confederation.
Li arrived in Zurich on Sunday, the place he was obtained by Amherd.
“China has always attached great importance to Switzerland’s unique role in Europe and on the international stage,” Li instructed Amherd as they took a prepare journey to Bern.
Li may also attend the World Economic Forum, which kicked off Monday in Davos with the theme “Rebuilding Trust,” earlier than leaving for Ireland for one more journey through the week.
It marks the Chinese premier’s first journey to Europe this 12 months.
Last week, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo was the primary European chief this 12 months to go to China.
China stands “ready to maintain close communication and coordination with Switzerland in jointly addressing global challenges,” stated Li.
China and Switzerland are commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations, and the 2 sides upgraded ties in 2016 to an “innovative strategic partnership”-the first such partnership that China enjoys with another nation.
Last November, China granted 15-day visa-free entry to residents of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia.
From March, China and Thailand are anticipated to waive visa necessities for one another’s residents.
Source: www.anews.com.tr