BEIJING, May 9 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as French president.

In a telephone conversation, Xi said that China-France relations, with a profound historical foundation, hold an important position in China's diplomacy.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 53 years ago, Xi said, bilateral relations have weathered volatile changes on the international scene and have been increasingly strategic.

It meets the common expectation of the two peoples and international community to lift China-France relations from a new starting point to a new level, he said.

Xi stressed that China attaches great importance to France and China-France relations, and has, as always, regarded France as an important priority cooperation partner and viewed bilateral relations from a long-term strategic perspective, Xi said.

He called on both sides to carry forward their friendly ties, strengthen strategic mutual trust, accommodate their respective core interests and major concerns, and expand practical cooperation in various areas.

Xi said China welcomes the French side's participation in the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, urging both sides to keep contact and coordination on international and regional issues, continue to advance global governance reforms and safeguard achievements of global governance such as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

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