回望即将过去的2024年，比利时前驻华大使帕特里克·奈斯（Patrick Nijs）近日接受中新网采访时表示，2024是精彩纷呈的一年，中美两国在以人工智能技术为代表的新兴技术应用方面，共同发挥了重要引领作用。

他希望，在新的一年里，中国能与欧洲加强合作关系，携手面对人工智能、气候变化、地缘政治紧张等带来的系列挑战，共同开创更光明的未来。

最后，他衷心祝愿中国人民新年快乐。（林卓玮）

As 2024 draws to a close, former Belgian Ambassador to China, Patrick Nijs, reflected on the year in a recent interview with China News Network. He described 2024 as an interesting year, emphasizing China and the United States' pivotal role in driving the adoption of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.

Looking ahead to the new year, Nijs expressed hope for stronger cooperation between China and Europe to tackle shared challenges, including artificial intelligence, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. He called for joint efforts to build a brighter future.

Additionally, he extended his heartfelt New Year’s wishes to the Chinese people. (Lin Zhuowei)