Xi congratulates Berset on election as president of Switzerland

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Alain Berset on his election as president of Switzerland.

Chinese President Xi Jinping [File photo: Xinhua]

In his message, Xi said that with joint efforts, the China-Swiss innovative strategic partnership becomes more energetic and effective, and the friendship has gained popular support in the two countries.

Alain Berset [File photo: VCG/Ruben Sprich]

Xi said he highly values the development of the relationship between China and Switzerland, and is willing to work with President Berset to develop bilateral cooperation in various fields to a new level, so as to better benefit the two countries and two peoples.