As responsible major powers, China and France should play a leading role in strategic collaboration, said China's top diplomat Wang Yi.

China is willing to resume dialogue mechanism in strategy, finance and people-to-people exchange in the post-pandemic time, Wang confirmed.

The director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee co-hosted the 23rd China-France Strategic Dialogue with Emmanuel Bonne, French President's diplomatic counselor during a visit to the country.

A statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the two sides agreed that the healthy and steady development of the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership is of significant meaning.

They statement detailed an agreement to further leverage the leading role of the head-of-state diplomacy, enhance political mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation.

The senior Chinese diplomat also talked about strengthening cooperation in realms covering civil nuclear energy, aerospace, medical care and public health, agriculture and food, tourism and culture, as well as third party cooperation.

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties, and Wang urged the two countries to make plans for further high-level exchange and anniversary activities.

Bonne said he is looking forward to see new progress in collaboration in all sectors according to the Ministry's statement.

France will actively participate in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and further coordinate with China in international affairs. The country made a decision to cancel restriction measures against tourist from China upon Wang's arrival. Wang Yi welcomed the decision, saying it will help to boost communication.

The two sides also exchanged ideas in global debt, climate change, biodiversity, food security and Ukraine crisis.