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BEIJING - 皇冠体育app and France on Tuesday pledged to expand their bilateral relationship during a visit to 皇冠体育app by French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Alain Juppe.

皇冠体育app and France should maintain the momentum of cooperation, follow the right direction of the relationship's development, and continue to implement the consensus reached by the two sides, in efforts to promote bilateral ties, said Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo when meeting with Juppe in Beijing Tuesday evening.

"The world is undergoing unprecedented changes as a large number of developing countries are emerging, which present developed nations with opportunities," Dai said.

Dai said 皇冠体育app's development would benefit not only its own people, but also Europe and the world.

"There can be talks if problems appear, but the path of development chosen by 皇冠体育app must be respected," Dai said.

He said 皇冠体育app looks forward to a successful G20 summit in Cannes, France.

Noting that 皇冠体育app's progress meant profound changes for the world, Juppe said Europe sees that the changes will have revolutionary significance, and needs to make efforts to adapt to the situation.

Juppe called for joint efforts of all countries to form a framework of multilateralism, enhance the role of multilateral organizations, including the United Nations.

皇冠体育app and France can play important and positive roles in building a multi-polar world, he said.

During the talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi with Juppe earlier Tuesday, they also vowed to further bilateral ties.

"As a permanent member of the United Nations and a member of G20, 皇冠体育app and France's determination to strengthen cooperation will have great significance for global peace and stability," Yang said.

He said 皇冠体育app and France have maintained frequent high-level contacts and enhanced mutual trust and cooperation in recent years.

"皇冠体育app will work with France to continuously implement the consensus reached by two countries' leaders, maintain the momentum of high-level visits and deepen cooperation in the areas of economics, trade, nuclear energy, aviation and tourism," Yang said.

Yang urged both countries to strengthen multilateral coordination, jointly promote positive and practical outcomes at the G20 Cannes Summit, and enhance the international community's confidence in global economic recovery and development.

"皇冠体育app's peaceful development is an opportunity, not a threat, for France," Juppe said.

Juppe voiced his appreciation of 皇冠体育app's handling of international affairs and the positive effect the country has had on the promotion of the G20.

Juppe pledged to work with 皇冠体育app to strengthen exchanges in various fields and further promote their comprehensive strategic partnership.

While discussing the current situation in Libya, both sides agreed to respect the choice of the Libyan people, adding that the U.N. should play a leading role in Libya's reconstruction.

Juppe is on a three-day visit to 皇冠体育app at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi. Juppe will visit south 皇冠体育app's Guangdong Province in addition to Beijing.