President Xi Congratulates Shigeru Ishiba on Election as Japanese Prime Minister

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to Shigeru Ishiba on his election as Japan’s prime minister, emphasizing the importance of fostering a peaceful and cooperative relationship between the two nations.

In his message, President Xi highlighted the geographical proximity of China and Japan, stating, “China and Japan are neighbors separated by a strip of water.” He underscored that maintaining peaceful coexistence, lasting friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation is in the fundamental interests of both peoples.

Xi also expressed optimism about future relations, hoping that Japan will work with China to uphold the principles and agreements established in the four political documents that have shaped bilateral ties. He stressed the importance of promoting a comprehensive, strategic relationship of mutual benefit, aimed at building a stable and constructive China-Japan relationship that aligns with the demands of the new era.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang also extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Ishiba. In his message, Premier Li emphasized the importance of preserving the political foundations of China-Japan relations. He called for enhanced friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation to ensure that both nations and their citizens continue to benefit from the relationship.

The election of Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister marks a new chapter in China-Japan relations, with both sides expressing a commitment to furthering diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties in the years to come.