Beata Szydlo, Polish prime minister

China views Poland as an important partner in cooperation within Central and Eastern Europe and the European Union, and it is ready to work together to enrich the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo.

The two countries should strengthen cooperation in areas like infrastructure, transportation, logistics, finance, environmental protection and leading technology, and further balance bilateral trade, Xi said.

China endorses Poland's support for and participation in building the Belt and Road, and China expects Poland to play a proactive role within the EU, enhance China-EU ties, and promote cooperation between China and Central and Eastern Europe, Xi said.

Szydlo said the visit by Xi to Poland in June has boosted the relationship as well as their mutually beneficial cooperation.

The Belt and Road Initiative, significant for global balance and sustainable development, is also important for Poland, she said.

Poland is ready to cooperate in areas such as infrastructure within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as in sectors such as investment, leading technology, tourism and culture, Szydlo said.