The precious 60 year history of China France relations will enable both countries to better think about how to embark on the next 60 years.
Looking back at the cooperation between China and France, the shipping and shipbuilding industries hold extremely important positions. During President Xi's visit, the two sides also reached multiple joint statements and inter departmental agreements, including cooperation in the marine field.
A statement on maritime cooperation between the two countries
According to the joint statement between China and France on strengthening cooperation on biodiversity and the ocean: Kunming Montreal to Nice (referred to as the joint statement) officially released by Xinhua News Agency on May 7th, China and France will work together under the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) through globally coordinated policies, research technology and market measures, promote greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the shipping industry, and enhance the competitiveness of sustainable alternative energy; And strengthen cooperation in the field of blue economy and sustainable coastal tourism.