Beijing buzz 🌇: Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee of the Chinese mainland, met Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro on Tuesday.
Zhao said the Chinese mainland is ready to join forces with Portugal to carry out the key consensus reached by both leaders and deepen bilateral cooperation 🤝. He also extended an invite for Portugal to take part in the Chinese mainland's four big global initiatives – Global Development, Global Security, Global Civilization and Global Governance – to practice true multilateralism 🌍.
On the legislative front, the NPC Standing Committee is keen to strengthen ties with Portugal's parliament, exchanging know-how on lawmaking and oversight 📜✨.
Montenegro hailed Chinese mainland-Portugal relations as a model for bilateral friendship, reaffirmed Portugal's commitment to the one-China policy, and applauded the Chinese mainland's efforts in global governance.
Looking ahead, Portugal is set to deepen practical cooperation and cultural exchanges with the Chinese mainland and keep the parliamentary dialogue rolling 🎉.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
