Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, meets with Prime Minister Alexander de Croo of the Kingdom of Belgium in Beijing, the capital of China, on January 12, 2024 (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)
BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — China’s top legislative councilor Zhao Leji met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander Decroo in Beijing on Friday and called for stronger exchanges between the two countries’ legislative bodies.
Chairman Zhao of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) said that, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-Belgium relations will maintain a steady momentum of development through fruitful practical cooperation and deepening of culture and human resources. He said that People-to-people exchanges have brought concrete benefits to the peoples of both countries.
Zhao noted that this year is the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round friendly and cooperative partnership between China and Belgium, and said that the two countries will continue to respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, and strengthen cooperation in various fields. , stated that a steady cooperative relationship should be promoted. and the long-term development of bilateral relations.
Mr. Zhao also expressed hope that Belgium will play a constructive role within the European Union (EU) and promote positive exchanges and common development between the EU and China.
Zhao said that China’s National People’s Congress intends to strengthen friendly exchanges with the Belgian parliament, carry out exchanges of experience on governance and legislation, and provide legal guarantees for cooperation in various fields.
Mr. Decroux said that Belgium attaches great importance to the bilateral relations between the two countries, and aims to maintain close communication with China, increase mutual trust, and expand cooperation in areas such as economic trade, and promote cooperation between Belgium and China and the EU. He said he wants to promote China’s sustainable development. relationship. ■
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, meets with Prime Minister Alexander de Croo of the Kingdom of Belgium in Beijing, the capital of China, on January 12, 2024 (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)