Ankara: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday urged the European Union against politicizing economic and trade issues. Wang's remarks came during a meeting with a cross-party delegation of the European Parliament, headed by David McAllister, chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, in Beijing, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

According to Anadolu Agency, Wang noted that this was the first visit to China by the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. He expressed hope that the delegation would gain a "true, multifaceted" understanding of China and encourage the EU to adopt a "rational and objective" policy toward Beijing, contributing to the long-term development of China-EU relations.

Wang emphasized that China and the EU share deeply intertwined interests and similar positions on issues including multilateralism, support for the UN, and free trade. He urged both sides to refrain from politicizing economic and trade issues and "overstretching" the concept of security, while promoting balanced China-EU trade and greater cooperation on global affairs from a long-term perspective.

China, Wang stated, is willing to "strengthen coordination and cooperation with the EU in global affairs, promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world as well as inclusive economic globalization, and make positive contributions to world peace, stability, and prosperity."

The EU delegation expressed willingness to enhance exchanges, dialogue, and cooperation with Beijing, particularly on green development and climate change. The discussions also covered topics such as the trade imbalance, the Russia-Ukraine war, human rights, and artificial intelligence.