On Sunday (October 25), Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Philippe of Belgium exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

President Xi noted that over the past 55 years since establishing diplomatic ties, China and Belgium have adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equal treatment, and mutual benefit, sustaining steady development in bilateral relations. Exchanges and pragmatic cooperation across various fields have proven vibrant and fruitful, while interpersonal connections between the peoples of both nations have grown increasingly close. Attaching great importance to the development of China-Belgium ties, President Xi expressed his readiness to work alongside King Philippe to seize the opportunity presented by the 55th anniversary to elevate the China-Belgium all-round friendly cooperative partnership to new heights, thereby making fresh contributions to the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.
King Philippe stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Belgium and China have built comprehensive and multifaceted cooperation. He fondly recalled President Xi Jinping’s successful state visit to Belgium in 2014 as an enduring, cherished memory. He expressed firm confidence that, building on the foundation of the past 55 years, both sides will continue to advance open dialogue, broaden practical cooperation, and deepen mutual understanding. He added that Belgium is eager to forge balanced and mutually beneficial relations with China, jointly address shared global challenges, and promote global peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Source: Shwarna, Touhid, Suborna | China Media Group (CMG)