As the world enters a new period of turbulence and transformation, China and the EU, as two important forces, should continue to see each other as partners, stay committed to dialogue and cooperation, deepen strategic communication, enhance strategic mutual trust, build strategic consensus, carry out strategic coordination, work for steady and sound growth of China-EU ties, and continue making new contributions to world peace and development, Xi said.

China-EU relations enjoy strong endogenous driving force and bright prospects of development, and this relationship does not target any third party, nor should it be dependent on or dictated by any third party, Xi said.

Xi said he hopes that the EU institutions develop the right perception of China and adopt a positive China policy.

The two sides should respect each other's core interests and major concerns, safeguard the political foundation of their ties, and uphold the basic norms governing international relations, Xi said.