On May 5, 2016 local time, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy met at the Prime Minister's office in Rome with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Wang Yi first conveyed greetings from Premier Li Keqiang. Wang Yi expressed that both the 7th joint meeting of the China-Italy Governmental Committee and the 3rd meeting of the China-Italy Entrepreneur Committee, which I was in Rome for, are complete success. I expect both sides to, on the basis of positive progress of the cooperation in the five priority areas identified by both leaders, constantly expand new cooperation areas and enhance the alignment of both development strategies so as to ensure the long-term, sound and stable development of China-Italy relations. China appreciates the active support and participation of the Italian side in the construction of the Belt and Road initiative, and is willing to, together with Italy, carry forward the Silk Road Spirit and realize the common development as well as prosperity of both countries and in the Eurasian continent. China welcomes Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to attend the G20 Hangzhou Summit in China this September, and stands ready to enhance communication with Italy and ensure the success of the summit in order to make positive contribution to accelerating world economic recovery and strengthening global economic governance.

Matteo Renzi asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere regards to Premier Li Keqiang. Matteo Renzi noted that his visit to China two years ago still remains fresh in his memory. The Italian side values the status and influence of China, and hopes to, together with China, continuously deepen bilateral friendship, enhance mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment and other areas, and advance the future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership. Italy stands ready to boost communication and coordination with China in major international issues. The G20 Summit hosted by China this year is of important significance to revitalize world economy. He looks forward to attending the summit in China at due time, and is willing to conduct close cooperation with China to promote positive results from the summit.