"Despite their different political and economic systems, the European Union and China have a shared interest in pursuing constructive and stable relations, anchored in respect for the rules-based international order, balanced engagement and reciprocity," it was mentioned in the final document of the EU Council's discussions on China held in Brussels today, APA reports citing European Council Press release.
It was stated in the document that EU continues its multifaceted policy approach towards China, where it is simultaneously a partner, a competitor and a systemic rival.
"The European Union will continue to engage with China to tackle global challenges and encourages China to take more ambitious action on climate change and biodiversity, health and pandemic preparedness, food security, disaster reduction, debt relief, and humanitarian assistance," noted in the document.
EU Council emphasized that the European Union and China continue to be important trade and economic partners.
"The European Union will seek to ensure a level playing field, so that the trade and economic relationship is balanced, reciprocal and mutually beneficial. In line with the Versailles agenda, the European Union will continue to reduce critical dependencies and vulnerabilities, including in its supply chains, and will de-risk and diversify where necessary and appropriate," it was noted.
It was stressed that the European Union does not intend to decouple or to turn inwards.
"As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has a special responsibility in upholding the rules-based international order, the United Nations Charter and international law. Hence, the European Council calls on China to press Russia to stop its war of aggression, and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine," emphasized in the final document
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