Macron and Xi Jinping Discuss Global Order, Trade, and Ukraine Ceasefire

Franco-Chinese Cooperation and Global Order

• 🤝 France and China have pledged deeper cooperation in response to what leaders called rapid and profound changes in the world order.
• 🌍 Both Presidents Macron and Xi Jinping emphasized demonstrating responsibility, upholding multilateralism, and standing on the right side of history amidst global uncertainty.

Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations

• 📈 The leaders announced agreements to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations, focusing on sectors like aerospace, aeronautics, nuclear energy, and artificial intelligence.
• ✈️ Specific areas of cooperation were highlighted, indicating a strengthening of ties in key industries.

Addressing the War in Ukraine

• 🕊️ A significant portion of the talks focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Macron urging China to push for an immediate ceasefire.
• ⚡ Macron stressed the importance of this for protecting civilian and energy infrastructure, especially with winter approaching.
• ⚖️ Both leaders expressed a desire for a just and lasting peace that respects international law, with Xi reiterating China's support for all efforts conducive to peace through dialogue and negotiation.
• 🤝 China's role in supporting Moscow and mitigating international sanctions was noted, as international diplomats continue to broker a truce deal.