In an exciting development for East Asian relations, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Vientiane on Thursday. Facing a world that's a bit topsy-turvy 🌏, both leaders emphasized the importance of keeping their nations' friendship strong and steady.
Premier Li highlighted that China and Japan are at a \"critical stage\" of improving and developing their relationship. He stressed that working together isn't just good vibes for the two countries but also benefits the whole region and beyond.
Quoting President Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Prime Minister Ishiba, Li noted, \"It serves the fundamental interests of our peoples to walk on a road of peaceful coexistence, everlasting friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common development.\" Sounds like the start of a beautiful bromance, right? 😄
Li expressed hope that China and Japan will \"meet each other halfway,\" building trust, boosting dialogue, and working towards a constructive relationship that fits the new era. Basically, they're looking to level up their friendship game for the benefit of everyone involved! 🙌
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Chinese premier urges China and Japan to maintain sound, steady ties
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