Monaco

China and Monaco have set an example of friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between big and small countries that have different histories and cultures, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday while meeting with Prince Albert II, Monaco's head of state.

He hailed the fruitful bilateral cooperation in the fields of telecommunications, environmental protection, sports and arts, particularly the building of the 5G telecommunication network in Monaco thanks to the cooperation between enterprises from both countries.

China welcomes more of Monaco's enterprises to participate in the annual China International Import Expo, increase investment in the country, actively develop international cooperation on joint building of the Belt and Road, and explore joint cooperation with third parties, he said.

The prince congratulated China on its success in hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics, saying people from all the countries have heard China's strong message of peace and unity.

He also said Monaco wants to advance the sound development of relations with China and secure more fruitful results from cooperation with China in the fields of trade, telecommunications and biodiversity.