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MADRID, Nov. 25-- Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Spain will open a new chapter for bilateral relations, and vitalize the China-EU relations in the midst of rising unilateralism, according to Chinese ambassador to Spain. Xi will pay a state visit to Spain on Nov. 27-29, marking the most important event of bilateral ties this year. Xi's visit to Spain, the first state visit to the country by a Chinese president in 13 years, falls on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, Chinese Ambassador to Spain Lyu Fan told media. Xi will exchange views with Spanish leaders so as to further develop the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership, promote the docking of the development strategies in the framework of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, said Lyu. The two sides will also conduct exchanges on both international and regional issues with common concern, and witness the signing of some cooperation agreements, Lyu added. Important consensus that will be reached by the Chinese and the Spanish leaders will chart the course for future development of bilateral relations, said the ambassador. Against the backdrop of rising unilateralism and protectionism, Spain is an active supporter of globalization and multilateralism, and shares broad consensus with China on safeguarding an open world economy, said Lyu, adding that Xi's upcoming visit is sending a clear signal that China, Spain, and the European Union (EU) will firmly safeguard multilateralism and a rules-based free trade system. | 
