On November 4, 2020, Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang exchanged messages with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Italy diplomatic relations.

Li Keqiang said in his message that, in the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries uphold mutual respect, mutual trust and mutual benefits, and witness fruitful cooperation in all fields and sound development of the bilateral relations. Taking the 50th anniversary as a new starting point, he will work with the Italian Prime Minister to continuously deepen the bilateral friendship and win-win cooperation, elevate the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership, and create greater benefits for the two countries and their peoples.

Giuseppe Conte said in his message that, in the 50 years, Italy and China stick to the principles of friendship, respect and mutual benefits, keep close communication, cooperation and exchanges, and consistently add values to the bilateral relationship. The two countries' joint efforts in combating COVID-19 exemplify the solid bonds between their peoples and governments. He is convinced that the Italy-China partnership has a brilliant future. He will join hands with Chinese Premier to lead the bilateral relations to a new stage of development and better meet the expectations of the two peoples.