China and Italy Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Legislative Talks
China's National People's Congress Chairman and Italy's Senate President discuss cooperation across various sectors.
On March 24, 2023, Zhao Leji, the Chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, engaged in discussions with Ignazio La Russa, the President of Italy's Senate, in Beijing.
The dialogue marks a significant step towards enhancing the relationship between China and Italy.
Zhao emphasized that the development of healthy relations between the two nations hinges on mutual respect and collaboration, stating the importance of seeking common ground while setting aside differences.
He highlighted the potential for fruitful partnerships in key sectors such as shipbuilding, aerospace, and new energy.
In addition, Zhao advocated for strengthened cooperation in cultural, artistic, tourism, and educational exchanges.
During the talks, Zhao expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the European Union to commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, aiming to foster sustained and stable relations between China and the EU. He encouraged Italy to maintain its positive role in this context.
Zhao welcomed international businesses, including those from Italy, to explore cooperative opportunities within the burgeoning Chinese economy.
In response, La Russa acknowledged the potential for Italy and China to jointly contribute to global peace and stability.
He reiterated Italy's desire to broaden cooperation across various domains, including the economy, trade, science, technology, and culture, to support the ongoing development of bilateral relations and the stability of EU-China interactions.
He also indicated that the Senate of Italy is eager to enhance its exchanges with China’s National People's Congress.
The dialogue marks a significant step towards enhancing the relationship between China and Italy.
Zhao emphasized that the development of healthy relations between the two nations hinges on mutual respect and collaboration, stating the importance of seeking common ground while setting aside differences.
He highlighted the potential for fruitful partnerships in key sectors such as shipbuilding, aerospace, and new energy.
In addition, Zhao advocated for strengthened cooperation in cultural, artistic, tourism, and educational exchanges.
During the talks, Zhao expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the European Union to commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, aiming to foster sustained and stable relations between China and the EU. He encouraged Italy to maintain its positive role in this context.
Zhao welcomed international businesses, including those from Italy, to explore cooperative opportunities within the burgeoning Chinese economy.
In response, La Russa acknowledged the potential for Italy and China to jointly contribute to global peace and stability.
He reiterated Italy's desire to broaden cooperation across various domains, including the economy, trade, science, technology, and culture, to support the ongoing development of bilateral relations and the stability of EU-China interactions.
He also indicated that the Senate of Italy is eager to enhance its exchanges with China’s National People's Congress.
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