One on One with Former French Foreign Minister on President Xi’s visit

Bernard Kouchner, Former French Foreign Minister spoke to CGTN Europe on China-France ties.

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00:00 Bernard Kouchner was France's foreign minister from 2007 to 2010.

00:05 He told CGTN that France isn't alone in wanting closer ties with China.

00:11 Mr. Kouchner, thank you so much for your time speaking with CGTN.

00:15 What's your evaluation of the relationship between China and France?

00:19 All the European countries, open nations and the rest of the world,

00:25 they want to be in close contact and in good relation with China.

00:29 Because China is a splendid and very important market for our economy.

00:36 The visit of your president is so important for us,

00:40 so important to have good relation with China.

00:44 And what about the relationship between China and the European Union?

00:48 Do you think that France is playing a role in building this kind of relationship?

00:54 All the European nations, they are running for good relation with your country.

01:00 Certainly for economical reason, why not?

01:03 But also with a sort of particular consideration for the Chinese people,

01:09 the Chinese society, the tradition, the historical position of your country.

01:16 So this is very important for us.