Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and France to demonstrate their responsibilities as major countries and make joint efforts to safeguard the banner of multilateralism.

Xi Jinping also told: "We both agreed to carry forward the spirit of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and to give it new contemporary meaning, thus opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. China and France are both visionary and responsible independent major powers, and constructive forces in promoting multipolarity and fostering human solidarity and cooperation”.

“The world is currently undergoing rapid changes unseen in a century, and humanity once again stands at a crossroads. China and France should demonstrate their responsibility, uphold the banner of multilateralism, penetrate the fog of uncertainty, and firmly stand on the right side of history,” said Xi.

Macron said France and China share a broad consensus on many issues and said that in the face of current global challenges, both sides should maintain dialog and deepen cooperation.

“Following my previous visits to Beijing and Guangzhou, both sides have decided to deepen bilateral relations in all aspects. The current international situation is complex and volatile, and the multilateral order is facing a severe crisis. Against this backdrop, maintaining dialog and communication between China and France is particularly important. We share broad consensus on many issues. As responsible major countries, China and France shoulder the mission of seeking common ground while reserving differences, building a pragmatic cooperation mechanism, and practicing the multilateralism we both uphold,” said Macron.