More than 100 Chinese and French experts gathered in Paris on Thursday to explore ways to build a multilateral future by deepening global governance reforms.
At the second China-France forum on global governance, former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius said France and China “share certain close — even identical — visions on global governance.”
He said that multilateralism appears as “the most effective way to address most issues in our multipolar world,” in such areas as security, economy, environment, and many others.
Fabius called on the two countries to work together to tackle global challenges, adding that by practicing true multilateralism, France and China will benefit the entire world.
The forum, held in the year that marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Chinese-French diplomatic relations, is aimed at upholding the “China-France spirit,” pooling more consensus and wisdom, and building a more solid and dynamic bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), said in his opening speech.