The Chinese diplomat will later travel to Switzerland to hold the 4th round of strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers’ level between the two nations.

The Foreign Ministry stated that Wang’s agenda will extend until October 12.

The official report noted that Wang is making the trip on an invitation by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Switzerland’s Federal Councilor and Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis.

China and Italy issued an action plan to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership (2024-2027).

Rome withdrew, in late 2023, from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), proposed by Beijing 11 years ago.

Italy was the only G7 country to have joined the mega-infrastructure project that seeks to connect Asia, Europe, and Africa primarily.

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