Chinese President Xi Jinping and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini reaffirmed plans to strengthen the China-Slovakia strategic partnership during talks in Beijing on Tuesday (28 Jul), focusing on trade, technology and wider cooperation.
Xi said both countries should expand collaboration in AI, robotics, the digital economy and clean energy, while increasing exchanges in culture, tourism and education. Pellegrini said Slovakia welcomed greater Chinese investment and closer economic ties.
Key developments:
- China-Slovakia trade reached US$8.63 billion in 2025.
- Cooperation discussions included AI, new energy, advanced manufacturing and robotics.
- Both leaders supported dialogue to strengthen China-EU relations and cooperation through multilateral institutions.
The visit follows the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership in 2024 and included visits to Chinese technology and innovation centres.
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