On September 12, 2025 local time, Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Vienna.

Alexander Van der Bellen asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping, and recalled his state visit to China in 2018 with pleasure. He stated that China is an important cooperation partner for Austria in Asia and that bilateral relations have gained sustained and sound development. Austria firmly adheres to the one-China policy, which will not waver under any circumstances. Next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Austria and China, and Austria is willing to celebrate this occasion with China and deepen exchanges and cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, investment, green development, tourism, and culture. Austria appreciates China's commitment and remarkable achievements in climate response and green development, and is willing to work with China to jointly uphold multilateralism and advance world peace and development.

Wang Yi conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings, noting that during President Alexander Van der Bellen's visit to China in 2018, the two heads of state jointly established the China-Austria friendly strategic partnership, ushering in a new stage in the development of China-Austria relations. Under the guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, practical cooperation as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Austria have continued to deepen. Both sides should cherish the achievements of cooperation over the past half-century and take the opportunity of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year to expand cooperation in areas such as green economy, injecting new dimensions and momentum into the China-Austria friendly strategic partnership.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II (WWII) and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and that human development is at an important historical juncture. To remember history, honor fallen heroes, cherish peace, and create a better future, China held a solemn commemoration. First, it is essential to promote a correct historical perspective on WWII. As the main Eastern battlefield during WWII, China made great national sacrifices and significant historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Second, it is important to safeguard the outcomes of the victory of WWII. Taiwan's restoration to China constitutes an integral part of the victorious outcomes of WWII, and any attempt to split the country will never succeed. Third, it is necessary to join hands with other countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind and jointly work for world peace and development. China is ready to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Austria and make new contributions to this end.

During the visit, Wang Yi also held talks with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger.