China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Tuesday, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), emphasized that the discussions between the leaders have set a new blueprint for China-Australia relations. He expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Australia to implement the important agreements reached, promoting high-quality, mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening people-to-people connections.
Zhao highlighted the NPC’s willingness to strengthen friendly relations with the Parliament of Australia, sharing experiences in legislation and oversight to provide legal guarantees for bilateral cooperation.
Prime Minister Albanese reciprocated by expressing Australia’s eagerness to deepen trade and economic cooperation with China. He underscored the importance of enhancing exchanges between legislative bodies, expanding people-to-people interactions, and jointly addressing global challenges like climate change. Albanese emphasized Australia’s commitment to handling differences appropriately and advancing relations through dialogue and cooperation.
The meeting marks a significant step towards revitalizing the relationship between China and Australia, focusing on mutual respect and shared interests, and paving the way for long-term, stable growth in bilateral relations.
