Spanish PM Urges China to Take Greater Role in Global Challenges
BEIJING (Afghan Verified) -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged China on Monday to assume a greater role in addressing global challenges, including climate change, security, defense, artificial intelligence regulation and conflicts in regions such as Gaza and Ukraine.
Delivering a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, Sánchez emphasized that Europe must intensify its efforts amid a retrenchment by the United States from global leadership positions.
Sánchez highlighted economic ties between the two nations, noting that China accounts for 74 percent of Spain's total trade deficit.
The prime minister is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday for discussions on geopolitical issues.
This visit marks Sánchez's fourth trip to China over the past four years, underscoring ongoing diplomatic engagement between Spain and Beijing.
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