China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with Russia's State Duma Deputy Chairman Alexander Babakov in Beijing on Monday, signaling deeper cooperation between the two nations. The talks focused on transforming high-level political agreements into actionable plans through legislative channels .
Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, emphasized aligning parliamentary work with the \"important consensus\" reached by Chinese and Russian leaders. Key priorities include:
Enhancing legal frameworks for bilateral cooperation
Expanding exchanges across sectors from tech to culture
Supporting Russia’s upcoming 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Strengthening multilateral coordination in global affairs
Babakov acknowledged the growing partnership under both countries’ leadership, stating Russia’s commitment to \"enriching bilateral cooperation\" through ongoing legislative dialogue.
This meeting follows recent efforts to deepen China-Russia collaboration in energy and trade, with bilateral trade hitting $240 billion in 2023 . Observers note parliamentary cooperation could streamline cross-border initiatives amid shifting global dynamics.
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. Observers note parliamentary cooperation could streamline cross-border initiatives amid shifting global dynamics.
