[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Bai Yunyi] At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 16th, some media asked that it was reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez in Hangzhou yesterday. How does China evaluate this meeting? How does China view the current Sino-Spanish relations? In addition, what are China's expectations for King Felipe VI's visit to China in November?

In response, China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said that the talks between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Alvarez were friendly, in-depth, targeted, constructive and forward-looking. The two sides reached broad consensus on further promoting the development of China-Spain relations from the perspective of jointly maintaining world peace, stability, development and prosperity. Inject important impetus into implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthening high-level exchanges, deepening various exchanges and cooperation, and strengthening multilateral cooperation.

He said that Spain is an important partner of China in Europe, this year is the 20th anniversary of the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the West, and China is willing to work with Spain, firmly support each other, adhere to dialogue and cooperation, build a more strategic and dynamic China-Western comprehensive strategic partnership, bring greater well-being to the people of both sides, and make greater contributions to promoting international community solidarity in responding to global challenges.