Highlights: Xi on communication and cooperation between China and France

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday for a state visit to France. His visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between China and France, a milestone event in China-Western relations.

The following are some of the highlights of Xi's remarks on communication and cooperation between China and France in a written speech upon his arrival and a signed article in French media Le Figaro.

-- In recent years, the relationship between China and France has risen to new heights, and the two countries keep making new progress in cooperation on aviation, aerospace, nuclear energy, agrifood and green development.

-- China will work with France to carry forward the spirit that guided the establishment of their diplomatic ties, build on past achievements and open new vistas for China-France relations.

-- China will open even wider to the world and deepen cooperation with France and other countries.

-- China will strengthen communication and coordination with France to uphold world peace and stability.

-- With the establishment of China-France relations, a bridge of communication between the East and West was built, and the international relations was able to evolve in the direction of dialogue and cooperation.

-- France is advancing re-industrialization based on green innovation, whereas China is accelerating the development of new quality productive forces. Our two countries can deepen cooperation on innovation and jointly promote green development.