China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, held separate meetings on Thursday with dignitaries from Kazakhstan, Cambodia, and Russia during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 held in Boao, south China’s island province of Hainan.
In his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Zhao, who serves as the chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, emphasized the deepening ties between China and Kazakhstan. He noted that the bilateral relations have entered a new “golden 30 years,” highlighting the building of a China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future as a strategic decision made by the two heads of state. This, he said, serves as a fundamental guideline for the future development of relations between the two nations.
Zhao also met with Samdech Techo Hun Sen, president of the Supreme Privy Council to the King of Cambodia. The two leaders discussed the longstanding friendship between China and Cambodia, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative and promoting regional stability and development.
In his meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, Zhao underscored the importance of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, technology, and investment, aiming to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024, which concluded on Friday, served as a platform for regional leaders to discuss pressing economic and social issues, fostering dialogue and cooperation among Asian countries and beyond.
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