On October 10, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis jointly met the press in Bellinzona.

Wang Yi stated that the 4th Round of China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue achieved positive outcomes. The two sides had in-depth, pragmatic and friendly discussions that were strategic, constructive and forward-looking.

Both sides agreed to consolidate political mutual trust. Switzerland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Over the past 75 years, both countries have adhered to the spirit of equality, innovation and win-win results, refrained from interfering in each other's internal affairs, respected each other's development paths, and sought common ground while reserving differences, becoming reliable friends that have withstood the test of changing international circumstances and keeping China-Switzerland relations at the forefront of China's relations with European countries. China appreciates Switzerland's firm adherence to the one-China policy and hopes that Switzerland will continue to support the Chinese people in realizing the long-cherished aspiration of national reunification. In the face of a volatile and turbulent international situation, China and Switzerland should stay true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, respect each other's core interests, and remain a model of friendly cooperation between countries with different social systems, at different stages of development, and of different sizes.

Both sides agreed to deepen practical cooperation. Switzerland is a pioneer and beneficiary of China-Europe economic and trade cooperation, the first continental European country to sign a free trade agreement with China, and China's first innovative strategic partner. The two sides are accelerating efforts to upgrade the free trade agreement, which will expand the scope of zero tariffs to more goods, better benefiting enterprises and consumers of both countries. Switzerland is renowned as a "nation of innovation", while China is steadfastly advancing high-standard opening up and leading the development of new quality productive forces through technological innovation. China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Switzerland in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing, and green transition, generating more mutually beneficial, tangible, and high-quality cooperation outcomes.

Both sides agreed to improve global governance. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The era's underlying themes of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results remain unchanged, yet the shadows of Cold War mentality, hegemony and bullying, and protectionism persist, leaving humanity once again at a crossroads. Against this backdrop, President Xi Jinping, responding to the aspirations of people worldwide and the expectations of the United Nations (UN), proposed the Global Governance Initiative, which has been widely welcomed by the international community, including Switzerland. China is ready to work with Switzerland to reject bloc confrontation, resist unilateralism and bullying, stand on the right side of history, practice true multilateralism, safeguard the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and build a more just and equitable global governance system. The establishment of the International Organization for Mediation is an important step in strengthening global governance. Switzerland is welcome to actively participate and leverage its unique advantages to contribute to resolving disputes and fostering harmony and coexistence in the world.

Wang Yi cited a Swiss saying: "Though mountains may divide us, they also connect us." Although the visit to the Canton of Ticino was short, the warmth and friendliness of the local people toward China were deeply felt. The key to state-to-state relations lies in close bonds between peoples. China is willing to encourage stronger exchanges and increased mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries, extend the unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and introduce more measures to facilitate travel to China. More Swiss friends are welcome to visit China, to experience a true and open China that is forging ahead in unity and full of vibrancy and dynamism, and to jointly create a brighter future for China-Switzerland relations.