China Elevates Ties with Slovakia to Strategic Partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to strengthen collaboration with Slovakia in fields like new energy, transport, and logistics. Following a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, China's relationship with Slovakia was upgraded to a strategic partnership, as reported by Xinhua.

President Xi Jinping has revealed intentions to bolster cooperation with Slovakia, focusing on new energy, transport, logistics, and infrastructure projects. This announcement came on Friday.

The meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico marked a significant step as China communicated its decision to upgrade relations with Slovakia to a strategic partnership, according to a report from the state-run Xinhua news agency.

This strategic enhancement underscores China's growing influence in Central Europe and reflects a broader effort to build stronger international partnerships in key sectors.

(With inputs from agencies.)