Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Muti, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 30th.
Zhao Leji said that in September this year, President Xi Jinping and President Xi Jinping successfully met during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation and provided important strategic guidance on the future development of bilateral relations. Yesterday, the two heads of state exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China is willing to work with Zambia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to promote the high-quality joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" closely linked with Zambia's Eighth National Development Plan, continue to deepen the traditional friendship and all-round practical cooperation between the two countries, and work together to build a closer China Zambia community of destiny.
Zhao Leji stated that exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies of China and Zambia are important components of the friendly relations between the two countries. The National People's Congress of China is willing to work with the National Assembly of Zambia to continuously strengthen exchanges and exchanges at multiple levels and in various fields, and contribute to the development of China Zambia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. We must continue to deepen political mutual trust, firmly support each other, and further strengthen the political foundation of the bilateral relationship. Thank you for your firm support on issues related to China's core interests and major concerns. Based on the functions and responsibilities of the legislative body, we will assist in expanding pragmatic cooperation, communicate and coordinate policy information, laws and regulations, and promote the introduction and revision of relevant legal documents to provide legal protection for pragmatic cooperation. I hope the National Assembly of Zan will care about and support the market-oriented activation project of the Tanzan Railway. Actively promote international cooperation, closely coordinate and cooperate in multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter Parliamentary Union, strengthen communication and coordination on issues such as international multilateral institutional reform and addressing climate change, and work together to practice true multilateralism. We should jointly implement the outcomes of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, and steadily advance relevant work in accordance with the action plans and cooperation measures proposed by the Summit to ensure early gains.
Muti expressed congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Zambia and China. Under the guidance of the two heads of state, the relationship between Zambia and China has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership. China has always stood by Zambia's side and is a trustworthy partner. We hope to continuously deepen cooperation between the two sides in various fields such as economy and trade, investment, energy, and infrastructure construction. The National Assembly of Zambia is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, further play the role of bilateral friendship groups, strengthen communication and cooperation in multilateral occasions such as the Inter Parliamentary Union, and play a positive role of the legislature in promoting the in-depth development of Zambia China relations.
Cai Dafeng attended the talks.