We chose to engage both. Although some would conclude that these relationships are based principally on trade and investment, they are in fact much broader than that and include other aspects such as the promotion of cultural, academic, environmental, people-to-people ties, as well engagement on important issues such as the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
Même si certaines personnes pourraient conclure que ces relations reposent principalement sur le commerce et les investissements, elles vont beaucoup plus loin et incluent d'autres aspects comme la promotion de la culture, l'éducation, l'environnement, les liens entre peuples ainsi qu'un engagement sur des questions importantes telles que la primauté du droit, la démocratie et les droits de la personne.