Chinese FM holds talks with Icelandic foreign minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 29, 2026. [Photo by Tian Yu/Xinhua]

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing on Thursday.

Noting that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iceland, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China appreciates Iceland's consistent adherence to the one-China policy and stands ready to share development opportunities with Iceland.

The two sides should strengthen coordination and work to promote a more just and equitable global governance system, Wang said.

Wang also briefed his Icelandic counterpart on the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

China's success is of great significance to the world, Gunnarsdottir said, adding that Iceland attaches great importance to the bilateral relations and stands ready to strengthen coordination with China.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 29, 2026. [Photo by Tian Yu/Xinhua]