Xi Jinping and Giorgia Meloni Discuss Bilateral Ties and EU Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni engaged in discussions about enhancing bilateral relations and Italy's role in EU-China relations at a meeting in Beijing. They emphasized viewing their countries' relations from a long-term perspective and cooperating in international affairs amid escalating trade tensions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing the need to view bilateral relations from a long-term perspective. Both leaders stressed cooperation in international affairs.

Prime Minister Meloni expressed her belief that Italy could serve as a significant facilitator in China's relations with the European Union.

The meeting comes at a time of escalating trade tensions between the 27-member EU bloc and China, the world's second-largest economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)