China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, recently wrapped up a three-day goodwill visit to Portugal, aiming to boost cooperation and infuse new vitality into China-EU relations. 🌍✨
From Thursday to Saturday, Zhao, the chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, and Parliament Speaker Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco. Their meetings were all about building bridges and strengthening the China-Portugal friendship. 🤝
During his visit, Zhao conveyed warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and highlighted the deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Portugal. Under the guidance of their leaders, both nations have been making solid progress in cooperation, especially with the Belt and Road Initiative, and have enjoyed rich cultural and people-to-people exchanges. 🎭🌏
\"China appreciates Portugal's steadfast support of the one-China principle,\" Zhao noted. He expressed China's willingness to engage with Portugal based on mutual respect and equality, strengthening their bonds as good friends who respect and trust each other, reliable partners in development, and close companions in learning from each other's civilizations. 📚💡
This visit not only solidifies the ties between China and Portugal but also brings positive energy to China-EU relations. With young people leading the way, the future looks brighter for collaboration and mutual understanding across continents! 🚀🌟
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China's top legislator visits Portugal, eyes closer cooperation
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