On Wednesday, Zhao Leji, Chairman of China’s National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
During their meeting, Zhao emphasized the positive and steady development of China-Spain relations, which have flourished under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and King Felipe VI. He expressed China’s commitment to working with Spain to implement the important consensus reached by both leaders, focusing on consolidating political trust, promoting practical cooperation, and enhancing people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Zhao further highlighted that China aims to maintain high-level development of their bilateral relationship, bringing mutual benefits to both peoples and contributing stability and positive energy to global affairs.
Zhao also mentioned that China’s National People's Congress is eager to collaborate with Spain's Parliament to foster friendly exchanges between legislative bodies. He proposed more exchanges regarding legislative and supervisory practices to provide legal support for bilateral cooperation.
In his remarks, King Felipe VI underscored the long and profound history of friendship between the Spanish and Chinese peoples. He acknowledged the continuous development of their bilateral relations and commended China’s long-term, forward-looking, and coherent development plans. The Spanish king reiterated Spain’s willingness to strengthen legislative exchanges with China and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries.
This meeting between Zhao Leji and King Felipe VI signals a continued commitment to enhancing Sino-Spanish relations, focusing on strengthening political, legislative, and cultural ties to further solidify their strategic partnership.
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