Toward a Green Future and Gender Equality
On November 5, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Iceland 何汝龙 published an article titled “Toward a Green Future and Gender Equality” in Iceland’s leading newspaper Morgunblaðið.
The article reviewed the outcomes of Icelandic President 哈拉·托马斯多蒂尔’s visit to China and highlighted key messages from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Key Highlights from the Visit
- President Tómasdóttir’s participation in the Global Leader’s Meeting on Women was deemed fruitful, marking a milestone in China–Iceland relations.
- The two countries signed documents on cooperation in geothermal energy and green transition.
- Agreements were made on exporting Icelandic wild aquatic products to China.
- A bilateral currency swap arrangement was established, boosting pragmatic cooperation.
China’s Strategic Planning
Ambassador He stressed that long-term systematic planning is essential for China’s economic growth and social development. The Five-Year Plans are a critical institutional strength, providing stability in global challenges.
The recently concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee adopted the 15th Five-Year Plan, which will further advance China’s high-quality development and opening-up.
This plan creates new opportunities for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Iceland and for building a community with a shared future for humanity.
Author’s summary: The article underscores the progress in China-Iceland relations through strategic cooperation on green initiatives and gender equality, supported by China's stable planning framework.