On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, held a video call with the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping.
During their discussion, the Presidents discussed the incident on the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia.
They also talked about the long-standing and stable bilateral relations between their countries and issues related to bilateral economic cooperation. They also discussed the resumption of bilateral dialogue and visits after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Presidents thoroughly discussed the global geopolitical situation and the importance of excellent power relations.
President Niinistö also raised concerns about the war in Ukraine and its wider consequences, emphasizing the crucial role of China in achieving a just and lasting peace.
Both Presidents agreed that genuine, constructive, and cross-regional dialogue is critical in solving and preventing global problems.
They also talked about the need to combat climate change and the cooperation required in this matter.
The Presidents discussed EU-China relations, including recent developments and challenges.
President Niinistö thanked President Xi Jinping for their important and candid bilateral discussions. He hoped to continue the high-level dialogue between the two countries.
