Wang Yi speaks with New Zealand's newly-appointed FM Mahuta

APD NEWS

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call Thursday with New Zealand's newly-appointed Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

Wang congratulated Mahuta on her appointment, and acknowledged the support exchanged between the two countries during the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wang also called for a prompt signing of the free trade agreement upgrade protocolbetween the two countries.He said China is willing to work with New Zealand to move forward their bilateral relationship in a new era, and actively foster sources of growth in emerging fields.