New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins on Tuesday (June 27) met Xi Jinping, President of China in Beijing, Chinese capital, and said that China can play a "constructive role" in the Ukraine conflict.
According to Agence France -Presse, Hipkins visited Beijing on Tuesday and met with Xi Jinping.
According to a press release published by the New Zealand Prime Minister's Office, while meeting with Xi Jinping, Hipkins discussed with him that the two countries can directly cooperate with the two countries such as trade, education, science and innovation, agriculture, and tourism.field of.
Hipkins also talked about the constructive role that China can play a global challenge in response to climate change and Ukrainian war.
Hipkins said: "We will always advocate respect but consistently, and advocate New Zealand's independent foreign policy or benefits and results."
HepuKings started a six -day visit to China from Sunday (June 25), in order to strive to diversify trade with China, and seek out exported products and services to China.
Hipkins visited China this time led a 29th delegation, including the Minister of Trade and Tourism, as well as executives such as Hengnan and New Zealand Airlines.Hillkins said before the visit: "The composition of the delegation reflects our goal to achieve the diversification of export products."
The export income of nearly a quarter of New Zealand comes from China, making New Zealand one of the most dependent Western countries that rely on trade with Beijing.
