On November 10, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone call with French Foreign Minister Barro at the invitation.

Wang Yi stated that both China and France are founding members of the United Nations and permanent members of the Security Council. Maintaining communication and strengthening coordination on the development and changes of the international situation is crucial for maintaining the international system with the United Nations at its core. China is willing to work with France to fulfill the special responsibilities of permanent members of the Security Council and safeguard the common interests of the international community.

Wang Yi said that maintaining the healthy and stable development of China France relations is in the interests of both countries and the international community. Both sides should implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, consolidate political mutual trust, and jointly address various risks and challenges. We hope that the French side will abide by the One China principle through practical actions and maintain the political foundation of Sino French relations. Cooperation between China and Europe benefits both parties, while confrontation harms both. We look forward to the EU and China working together towards building a stable and balanced key trade partnership between China and Europe. I believe that France, as a core power of the European Union, will play a constructive role in this regard.

Barrow stated that France has always attached great importance to China's status as a major power, adhered to the One China policy, hoped to maintain high-level interaction with China, deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen communication and coordination on major issues such as UN affairs and artificial intelligence, and work together to defend multilateralism, maintain global security and stability, and promote common development and prosperity. The French side is willing to play an active role in promoting dialogue and cooperation between Europe and China.Editor/Min Jing