COPENHAGEN, July 3 -- China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Denmark in emerging areas such as the green economy, innovation and artificial intelligence, while deepening people-to-people exchanges to enhance friendship between the two peoples, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Danish King Frederik X in Copenhagen.

Wang said the Danish royal family has maintained friendly exchanges with China for many years. During her reign, Queen Margrethe II made two state visits to China. She was also the first incumbent foreign head of state to visit the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, demonstrating respect for history and a steadfast commitment to justice, said Wang.

King Frederik X said Denmark and China enjoy a long history of exchanges, and that the two peoples share a longstanding friendship. Bilateral relations are currently maintaining sound momentum, with active economic and trade cooperation and close people-to-people exchanges.

He said that the Danish royal family and he himself stand ready to play an active role in carrying forward the traditional friendship between the two countries and promoting the further development of bilateral relations.

During the visit, Wang also held talks with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.