Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday expressed hope that Norway will play a constructive role in promoting the steady development of China-Europe relations.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany.

Wang said China has always viewed its relations with Norway from a strategic and long-term perspective, and stands ready to maintain close exchanges at all levels, deepen cooperation across various fields, and sustain the sound and steady momentum of bilateral ties.

Noting that multilateralism has emerged as a consensus at this year's conference, Wang stressed that multilateralism does not mean acting arbitrarily, nor does multipolarity imply domination by a handful of major powers.

All parties should abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and safeguard the international rule-of-law system, Wang said.

Wang added that Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an equal and orderly multipolar world, in which equality means that countries of all sizes have the right to participate, and order means jointly observing international law.

China and Norway both support multilateralism and free trade, the Chinese foreign minister added, calling for closer communication and coordination.

Eide said Wang's speech at the Munich Security Conference clearly elaborated China's position on reforming and improving global governance, which highly aligns with Norway's stance.

Norway attaches great importance to its relations with China and hopes to continue strengthening dialogue and cooperation, enhance coordination within multilateral mechanisms such as the World Trade Organization, and jointly uphold multilateralism and free trade, Eide added.