On November 10, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Juraj Blanár in Beijing.

Wang Yi said that China and the Slovak Republic have a long-standing friendship. Under the guidance of the two leaders, the strategic partnership between China and Slovakia has maintained strong momentum. The two countries have seen positive results in cooperation across various fields, setting a good example of friendly coexistence, equality, and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes and political systems. China and the Slovak Republic share broad common ground and extensive common interests. China is willing to join hands with the Slovak Republic to strengthen political mutual trust, boost strategic coordination, tap cooperation potential, and contribute to the sound development of China-Europe relations and to world peace and stability through a higher-quality and higher-level bilateral relationship.

Wang Yi briefed the Slovak side on the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and said that General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that to govern the country, the Party must first govern itself, and to make the country strong, the Party must first be strong. China is willing to strengthen exchanges with the Slovak Republic on Party and state governance, enabling the two sides to learn from each other and achieve mutual progress. The two countries should continue to give each other unwavering support, and consolidate the foundation for the development of bilateral relations. They should make full use of mechanisms such as the China-Slovakia Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to enhance cooperation, and expand the people-to-people and cultural exchanges to strengthen public support for bilateral relations. The current international situation is in turbulence, and globalization is facing headwinds. China is willing to cooperate with the Slovak Republic to uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and build a community with a shared future for humanity. China believes that China and Europe should remain committed to their partnership, uphold cooperation as the defining feature of their relations, work to properly resolve differences and frictions through dialogue and consultation, and safeguard trade liberalization and economic globalization. China hopes that the Slovak Republic will continue to play a constructive role in the sound development of China-Europe relations.

Juraj Blanár congratulated the Communist Party of China on the convening of the fifth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee, and said that the overall leadership of the CPC and long-term political and social stability are the institutional strengths and political guarantees underpinning China’s sustained and rapid development. The Slovak Republic stands ready to strengthen inter-party exchanges with China. The strategic partnership between China and the Slovak Republic established in 2024 is a milestone in bilateral relations. The two sides have maintained close high-level exchanges, and have achieved notable results in cooperation across multiple fields.  China-Slovakia relations are based on mutual respect and mutual trust. The Slovak Republic adopts an independent foreign policy, and unswervingly adheres to the one-China policy. It has always regarded China as an important partner, and is willing to make full use of the China-Slovakia Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to expand cooperation and exchanges in trade and investment, artificial intelligence, science, education and culture, as well as in other areas. The Slovak Republic will continue to create a stable and sound business environment for Chinese enterprises investing in and cooperating with Slovakia and facilitate personnel exchanges. The Slovak Republic opposes protectionism and trade wars, and advocates resolving differences through consultations. It stands ready to play a constructive role in promoting China-EU dialogue and cooperation. The Slovak Republic will continue to support and participate in China-CEEC Cooperation. The Slovak Republic appreciates China’s efforts to uphold fairness and justice in international affairs and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. It is ready to work with China to address global challenges, uphold the international rule of law, and promote world peace and stability.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.