Former French Prime Minister De Villepin delivered a speech on the 16th when attending the Paris event of the 9th European Forum 2023, saying that France and China have complementary economic advantages and "decoupling" and "risk removal" are unrealistic.De Villepin said that "decoupling" and "risk removal" are unrealistic today when economies are interdependent. All parties should find ways to coexist amid changes in the world structure and build trust in today's chaotic world.The 9th European Forum Paris event with the theme of "Sino-French Economic and Trade Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges" was hosted by China Europe International Business School and the Paris Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It was held simultaneously at the Paris and Shanghai venues on the same day.Lu Shaye, Chinese Ambassador to France, said in his speech that next year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. To build on the past and open up the future, both sides should promote China-France relations to continue to be deepened, solid, stable and long-term, and should always adhere to three basic points: First, uphold faith , Sino-French relations are contemporary and global, and are related to the well-being of the two peoples and global stability and development; the second is to enhance trust. The nearly 60 years of development of Sino-French relations shows that a high degree of political mutual trust is the key to a stable and healthy relationship between the two countries. The third is to strengthen confidence. China and France must have full confidence in each other's development and bilateral cooperation.French Ambassador to China Bai Yutang said in a video speech that China provides huge development opportunities for French companies.France and China should continue to deepen their partnership in the fields of economy, culture, sports, education and science.
