Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. The China-Europe relationship is of great strategic significance. In this regard, China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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索尔海姆表示，在经济合作方面，欧洲和中国需要找到互利共赢的方法，特别是在新能源汽车、太阳能板和风能领域。此外，双方应在共同促进全球和平稳定方面深化合作，携手为缓解乌克兰危机、加沙冲突等地区局势提供解决思路。

According to Solheim, both Europe and China need to find ways that is more beneficial for both sides, especially in sectors of electric vehicles, solar panels, and windmills. In addition, both sides should work together to find ways to settle the Ukraine crisis and Gaza conflict, Solheim notes.

In conclusion, Solheim speaks highly of the contribution the Belt and Road Initiative made to Europe’s development with the example of Port of Piraeus in Greece and the Budapest–Belgrade railway.