Li Keqiang and Australian Prime Minister Albanese exchanged congratulatory messages

 Both China and Australia are important countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The sound and steady development of China-Australia relations conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and is conducive to peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Australia relations and stands ready to work with the Australian side to take the opportunity of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, adhere to the principle of mutual respect and mutual benefit, promote the sustainable development of China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership and bring more benefits to the two countries and two peoples.

Hurley said the historic decision 50 years ago paved the way for the development of Australia-China relations, bringing growth and opportunities to both countries. Looking ahead, Australia is committed to developing stable and constructive relations with China in line with its comprehensive strategic partnership and in the spirit of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Australian Prime Minister Albanese exchanged congratulatory messages. Li Keqiang expressed the hope that China and Australia will take the opportunity of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties to deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, jointly promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of China-Australia relations and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Albanese said it took courage and vision for the 1972 Labor government under Prime Minister Whitlam to decide to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. This right decision paves the way for a strong, lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries. I firmly believe that a stable Australia-China relationship is in the interests of both countries. I look forward to continuing to work with China to further develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between Australia and China on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.