However, joint efforts are required to develop these ties, said Li, who co-chairs the 9th Annual China-Australia Leaders Meeting with his counterpart Anthony Albanese.

The visit of the Chinese head of government coincides with the tenth anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s successful state visit to Australia and the first decade of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between both countries.

Li arrived in Australia on Sunday from New Zealand, where he embarked on the 13th on a tour that will last until the 20th and conclude in Malaysia.

In statements to the press, Li maintained that cooperation between China and Australia can cross the vast Pacific Ocean, transcend differences, and achieve shared achievements and mutually beneficial results as long as both sides treasure it.

In announcing Li Qiang’s visit to Australia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian emphasized that both nations are important in the Asia-Pacific region because they have highly complementary economies and broad prospects for cooperation.

The spokesman stressed that China works for high-level exchanges, mutual understanding, trust, deepening practical cooperation, and jointly building a more mature, stable, and fruitful comprehensive strategic partnership.

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