4月，草木初萌，春意漸濃。在這個美好的季節(jié)里，受尼尼斯托總統(tǒng)邀請，我即將對芬蘭進(jìn)行國事訪問，感到十分高興。

At the invitation of President Sauli Niinisto, I am delighted to pay a state visit to Finland in this beautiful spring season of budding plants and blooming flowers.

我曾經(jīng)兩次到訪芬蘭，這里純凈秀麗的林湖風(fēng)光、勤勉創(chuàng)新的發(fā)展理念、淳厚安寧的人文風(fēng)情，給我留下美好印象。芬蘭地處東西方文明交匯前沿，數(shù)百年來，芬蘭人民在歷史激蕩中奮勇前行，發(fā)揚(yáng)堅韌不拔的“西蘇”精神，取得民族獨立、國家富強(qiáng)的偉大成就。這里孕育了交響樂大師西貝柳斯，研發(fā)出享譽(yù)世界的Linux操作系統(tǒng)，并發(fā)展成全球幸福和清廉指數(shù)最高的國家之一。

I have been to Finland twice before. Your scenic and unspoiled lakes and forests, your development philosophy that values diligence and innovation, and your kind and honest people all left me fond memories. Finland lies at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations.Throughout the centuries, the Finns, with their "sisu" spirit, have forged ahead despite many vicissitudes and made remarkable achievements in national independence and prosperity. This country is home to the great composer Jean Sibelius and the well-regarded Linux operating system. It also has one of the highest rankings on the World Happiness Index and the Corruption Perceptions Index.

中芬兩國彼此懷有友好感情。芬蘭是最早同新中國建交的西方國家之一，是第一個同中國簽訂政府間貿(mào)易協(xié)定的西方國家。1952年，芬蘭作為東道國，邀請中國參加第十五屆赫爾辛基奧運(yùn)會，五星紅旗第一次在奧林匹克運(yùn)動賽場上升起。上世紀(jì)70年代，芬蘭是少數(shù)積極支持中國恢復(fù)聯(lián)合國合法席位的西方國家。2008年中國四川汶川遭遇特大地震災(zāi)害，芬蘭紅十字會緊急捐助近20噸物資，芬蘭航空公司免費協(xié)助運(yùn)輸各國捐助的救災(zāi)帳篷。多家芬蘭企業(yè)在中國市場取得了巨大成功，中芬經(jīng)貿(mào)、科技合作實現(xiàn)互利共贏。中國長期在國際事務(wù)上同芬蘭保持密切合作，支持芬蘭在國際事務(wù)中發(fā)揮更大作用，為世界和平與發(fā)展作出貢獻(xiàn)。

China and Finland have a close bond. Finland is one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China and the first Western country to sign an intergovernmental trade agreement with China. In 1952, Finland invited China to participate in the 15th Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, marking the first time that the national flag of the People's Republic was raised at the Games. In the early 1970s, Finland is one of the few Western countries that actively supported the restoration of China's lawful seat at the United Nations. Following the devastating earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province in 2008, the Finnish Red Cross donated nearly 20 tons of emergency supplies and Finnair provided free shipping for tents donated by various countries. Many Finnish companies have had great success in China, pointing to the win-win nature of our economic, scientific and technological cooperation. For decades, China has maintained close cooperation with Finland on international affairs, and has supported Finland in playing a bigger role in the world and contributing more to global peace and development.

中芬經(jīng)濟(jì)優(yōu)勢互補(bǔ)，合作互利共贏的特點突出。中國連續(xù)14年成為芬蘭在亞洲最大貿(mào)易伙伴，雙方雙向投資增長強(qiáng)勁。中國推進(jìn)“十三五”規(guī)劃同芬蘭實施“2025發(fā)展愿景”多有契合，雙方在創(chuàng)新創(chuàng)業(yè)、清潔能源、生物經(jīng)濟(jì)、北極科研等領(lǐng)域務(wù)實合作將呈現(xiàn)更多新亮點。中方正在積極推進(jìn)“一帶一路”建設(shè)，歡迎芬方積極參與。

With highly complementary economies, China-Finland cooperation has delivered clear benefits to both sides. China has remained Finland's largest trading partner in Asia for the past 14 years. Two-way investment is growing rapidly. China's 13th Five-Year Plan dovetails with Vision: Finland 2025, promising exciting cooperation in such areas as innovation, entrepreneurship, clean energy, bio-economy and arctic research, to name just a few. Last but not least, Finland is welcome to take an active part in China's land and maritime Silk Road initiative.

中芬人員往來密切，人文交流蓬勃發(fā)展。中國游客赴芬蘭觀賞北極光、探訪圣誕老人的人數(shù)持續(xù)增加。“歡樂春節(jié)”廟會活動已在芬蘭連續(xù)舉辦11年，成為許多芬蘭朋友在隆冬期待的品牌活動。赫爾辛基藝術(shù)節(jié)中國主賓國活動和在北京舉辦的“你好，赫爾辛基”文化活動受到兩國人民歡迎。中國將于2022年舉辦冬季奧運(yùn)會，芬蘭是世界冰雪運(yùn)動強(qiáng)國，雙方合作大有可為。

 Finns. The Helsinki Art Festival with China as the guest of honor and "Moi, Helsinki" cultural event in Beijing have been well received among the local communities. With Finland doing so well in winter sports and China hosting the Winter Olympics in 2022, there is much we can do together in this area.

新的歷史篇章，需要各國人民共同書寫。中芬兩國人民要攜手合作，同各國人民一道，努力創(chuàng)造人類更加幸福美好的明天！

A new chapter of history is being written by people of the world. The Chinese people wish to join hands with the Finnish people and others to create a better future for mankind. （End）