China and Belgium agreed on Wednesday to enhance dialogue, deepen cooperation, and jointly uphold multilateralism and an open world economy, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in Beijing.

Wang noted that with the care and support of the leaders of both countries, bilateral relations have achieved stable and significant development, and the two sides have established an all-round partnership of friendly cooperation.

Amid intertwined global changes and turbulence, China and Belgium are defenders and practitioners of multilateralism, supporters and beneficiaries of an open world economy, Wang said, stressing that the two countries advocate for the political settlement of disputes through dialogue and uphold international law, sharing broad common interests.

He expressed China's willingness to take the 55th anniversary of the diplomatic relations as an opportunity to work with Belgium to uphold mutual respect, seek more common ground, maintain close dialogue, enhance mutual understanding and trust, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, and tap the potential of practical cooperation so as to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

Wang emphasized that the significance of China's ties with Belgium, as the seat of the European Union headquarters and a key gateway for China-EU cooperation, extends beyond bilateral scope. He voiced hope that Belgium will play a positive and constructive role within the EU, promote the proper handling of economic and trade differences between Europe and China through dialogue and consultation, uphold open cooperation, and achieve mutual benefit.

For his part, Prevot said that amid the turbulent international situation, Belgium and China need to uphold dialogue and communication, jointly address global challenges, and promote common development and prosperity.

On the Taiwan question, Prevot said that Belgium adheres to the one-China policy, abides by relevant resolutions of the United Nations, and holds that there is only one China in the world, with the government of the People's Republic of China being the sole legal government representing the whole of China.

Regarding economic and trade issues, he said Belgium does not agree with protectionism. In a positive, open and constructive spirit, Belgium is willing to enhance communication and dialogue with China, properly handle existing differences, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, he added.

He expressed Belgium's readiness to work with China to safeguard multilateralism, defend international law, and play a positive role in promoting the healthy development of EU-China relations.

Prevot also appreciated China's efforts in promoting the easing of regional tensions and its commitment to resolving issues through dialogue, expressing Belgium's willingness to maintain close communication with China.