[Icelandic Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir visits China, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Welcome] October 26th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on October 26th. A reporter asked: China has announced the visit of Icelandic Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir to China. How would you evaluate the current China-Iceland relations? What are your expectations for this visit? Guo Jiakun said that China welcomes Foreign Minister Gunnarsdottir’s visit. China-Iceland relations have developed well in recent years. In 2025, Icelandic President Thomasdóttir came to China to attend the Global Women's Summit. President Xi Jinping met with her and reached important consensus on strengthening exchanges between the two countries and deepening cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, geothermal, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iceland. China looks forward to having in-depth exchanges with Iceland on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common interest, to further consolidate mutual trust, promote cooperation, and continue the friendship between the two countries. (Beijing Daily)