On February 17, 2024 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino at the latter's request on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Wang Yi said, although being far away, China and Argentina have always cherished friendly sentiments toward each other. China respects the choices of the Argentine people and believes that Argentina can overcome the current temporary difficulties and embark on the path of development and prosperity at an early date. In two days, China and Argentina will mark the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. For over half a century, China and Argentina have been adhering to mutual respect, equal treatment, and win-win cooperation. Bilateral relations have withstood the test of the changing international landscape and achieved leapfrog development from distant friends and strategic partners to comprehensive strategic partners. There are no issues left over from history or real conflicts between China and Argentina, and bilateral relations have been mature and strong enough. China is willing to join hands with Argentina to stay committed to the comprehensive strategic partnership, continue to place bilateral relations at an important position in their respective diplomacy, understand and support each other's core interests, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and bring China-Argentina relations to a new level.

Mondino noted that Argentina-China relations have been and will remain important in the future. She said she was delighted to be a torchbearer at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and has forged an indissoluble bond with China. China is not only Argentina's second-largest economic and trade partner, but the two countries are highly complementary in their development and have huge potential for cooperation. The Argentine side admires China's remarkable achievements and is willing to learn from China's experience, further develop Argentina-China relations and deepen ties in various fields. Argentina appreciates that China has never interfered in other countries' internal affairs, and will continue to firmly abide by the one-China policy.

Wang Yi said that China appreciates Argentina's adherence to the one-China principle and also supports Argentina in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. China and Argentina, both as developing countries and important emerging markets, enjoy profound and solid ties in their practical cooperation. Deepening bilateral cooperation serves the interests of the two countries and meets the common expectations of the two peoples. China and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding on Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthening the alignment of development strategies will open up broader prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation. China is willing to deepen exchanges of governance experience with Argentina and support Argentina in enhancing its capacity for independent development.