国内英语资讯:Xi meets Japanese Prime Minister, urging effort to cherish positive momentum in ties_时事

国内英语资讯:Xi meets Japanese Prime Minister, urging effort to cherish positive momentum in ties

Xi reiterated the importance of keeping promises, noting that China and Japan should "act on the basis of their four political documents and consensus, deal with problems and differences constructively, so as to maintain the political foundation guiding healthy development of bilateral ties."

Abe voiced his pleasure at paying an official visit to China at the "important moment" of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the treaty.

"It is hoped that through this visit, the two sides will usher in a new era when 'competition is transformed into coordination,'" Abe said.

As close neighbors, Japan and China should push forward bilateral ties on the basis of the principles set in their four political documents and in the spirit of "cooperating in a mutual-beneficial way and never posing a threat to each other," he said.

The two countries should contribute to regional and international peace, as well as free trade, he suggested.

Saying Japan welcomes and supports China's efforts in furthering opening-up, Abe expressed Japan's willingness to intensify exchanges with China to lay the social foundation to improve bilateral ties.

The Japanese prime minister called on both sides to manage differences properly and make joint efforts to maintain regional stability and prosperity.

Calling the Belt and Road Initiative "promising", Abe said Japan was willing to beef up cooperation with China in wide areas, including the exploration of third-party markets.