China's top legislator Zhao Leji has pledged to deepen ties with Zambia during a high-profile meeting in Beijing this week, emphasizing cooperation on everything from infrastructure to climate action. 🇨🇳🇿🇲 'We’re ready to build an even closer community with a shared future,' said Zhao, chair of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, as he met Zambia's National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti.
60 Years of Friendship, New Goals
With 2024 marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, Zhao highlighted plans to align China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Zambia’s 8th National Development Plan. Think: joint projects in tech, green energy, and trade! 💡🌱
Lawmakers Team Up
Both sides agreed to ramp up legislative collaboration. 'We’ll update laws to support joint ventures and protect investments,' Zhao said, while Mutti praised China as a 'trustworthy partner.' The duo also vowed to coordinate on global issues like climate change and UN reforms. 🌐✨
Africa-China Momentum
The talks build on commitments from last year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, with Zambia positioned as a key player in Beijing’s push for 'win-win' partnerships. Will this spark more youth exchanges or tech startups? Stay tuned! 🚀
