China and Russia are taking their friendship to the next level! 🤝✨
From July 9 to 13, China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, embarked on an official goodwill visit to Russia. Invited by Viacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's State Duma (the lower house of parliament), and Valentina Matviyenko, chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council, Zhao's trip aimed to boost the already strong bond between the two nations.
During his visit, Zhao, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the stunning city of St. Petersburg. 🏰 He also held talks with Matviyenko and Volodin in Moscow and participated in the 9th meeting of the China-Russia Committee for Parliamentary Cooperation.
Zhao brought warm greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to President Putin. He highlighted that, under the strategic guidance of their leaders, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership has reached new heights, bringing real benefits to both countries. 📈
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia—a friendship that just keeps getting better with age! 🥳 Zhao noted that the NPC is eager to work closely with the Russian Federal Assembly to implement key agreements reached by their leaders, aiming to strengthen political trust, deepen cooperation, and enhance the friendship between their peoples.
President Putin, in return, sent his cordial greetings to President Xi. He recalled their recent successful meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, where they discussed important bilateral cooperation issues and reached significant consensus. 🌐
Putin praised the strong collaboration between the legislative bodies of Russia and China, saying it supports key bilateral priorities and creates a positive environment for economic, cultural, and legal progress. He emphasized that strengthening the work of the Russia-China Committee for Parliamentary Cooperation promotes mutual learning and understanding, enhancing cooperation not just at the national level but also in local regions. 🌍
As Zhao's visit wrapped up, it's clear that the China-Russia friendship is soaring to new heights! 🚀 Here's to continued cooperation and shared success between these two global neighbors.
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China's top legislator visits Russia to enhance bilateral relations
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