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AFRICA, ASIA, BEIJING, BILATERAL COOPERATION, BILATERAL RELATIONS, BILATERAL TIES, CHENG YAN, CHINA, CHINESE EMBASSY IN ZIMBABWE, CHINESE PEOPLE ’ S POLITICAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE, DIPLOMACY, MEXICO, NATIONAL PEOPLE ’ S CONGRESS, NORTH AMERICA, NPC, PARLIAMENT OF ZIMBABWE, PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, WEBSTER SHAMU, ZHANG YI, ZIMBABWE, ZIMBABWEAN PARLIAMENT
Dante Raeburn
Strengthening Legislative Cooperation Between China and Zimbabwe
Cheng Yan of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe met with Webster Shamu, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Zimbabwe’s Parliament, to discuss enhancing legislative exchanges and cooperation. Both highlighted the significance of their countries’ diplomatic relations, marking the upcoming 45th anniversary, and committed to fostering bilateral ties further.
On March 12, Cheng Yan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe, met with Webster Shamu, the Chairperson of the Zimbabwean Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. The discussion centered around enhancing exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies of China and Zimbabwe. Counsellor Zhang Yi was also present during this significant meeting.
During the meeting, Cheng Yan provided an overview of the recent sessions of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. He emphasized the concept of whole-process people’s democracy in China. Cheng noted that 2025 will mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, expressing a desire for further legislative exchanges to implement agreements made by both heads of state and to advance outcomes from the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Webster Shamu commended the mutual trust and enduring friendship between Zimbabwe and China. He assured Cheng Yan that the Parliament of Zimbabwe is eager to maintain strong ties with the NPC and facilitate exchanges, thus playing an active role in fostering cooperation across various sectors between the two nations.
Overall, this meeting underscores the commitment of both nations’ legislative bodies towards enhancing bilateral relations and fostering cooperation, which is fundamental to the deepening friendship between the peoples of China and Zimbabwe.
The meeting between Cheng Yan and Webster Shamu serves as a pivotal step towards strengthening legislative cooperation between China and Zimbabwe. The discussions focused on enhancing mutual exchanges, celebrating the longstanding diplomatic relationship, and implementing agreements to further bilateral cooperation. The commitment expressed by both parties indicates a positive trajectory for diplomatic relations moving forward.
Original Source: www.fmprc.gov.cn
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