Xi greets Albanese on reelection as PM

Australian government sworn in after Labor Party's landslide victory in polls

BEIJING/CANBERRA — Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to Anthony Albanese on Tuesday, congratulating him on his reelection as Australian Prime Minister, and calling for enhanced cooperation between China and Australia.

Xi said that over the past three years, he and Albanese have met and had in-depth discussions on strategic, comprehensive and directional issues concerning the development of China-Australia relations, and have reached important common understandings, providing strategic guidance for the improvement and development of bilateral ties.

Further strengthened cooperation between the two countries holds importance for achieving their shared development and promoting peace and stability in the world, Xi said.