In Beijing, Wang Yi sat opposite Iceland's Foreign Minister Gunnar Stottir. From the beginning of diplomatic relations to the first free trade agreement, 55 years of friendship have continued to write a new chapter at the negotiating table.

Wang Yi stated that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iceland, and Iceland is the first European country to sign a bilateral free trade agreement and currency swap agreement with China. China appreciates Iceland's adherence to the One China policy and is willing to strengthen cooperation with Iceland in areas such as economy, trade, geothermal energy, green transformation, oceans, and the Arctic.

Gunnar Stottir congratulated the convening of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and expressed Iceland's admiration for China's development achievements, and will continue to adhere to the One China policy. Since the signing of the free trade agreement in 2013, the two countries have achieved fruitful cooperation results. Iceland is willing to actively promote the upgrading of the free trade agreement, deepen and expand in areas such as economy and trade, fisheries, geothermal energy, green energy, and Arctic affairs, and jointly safeguard international rule of law, free trade, and multilateral mechanisms.Editor/Min Jing