Cheng Yan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe, met with Webster Shamu, Chairperson of Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs Committee, to discuss legislative cooperation. They emphasized the importance of strengthening ties to enhance bilateral relations, with a focus on the upcoming 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
On 12 March, Cheng Yan, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe, convened a meeting with Webster Shamu, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe. This significant meeting focused on promoting further exchanges and collaboration between the legislative bodies of both nations. Counselor Zhang Yi also attended the discussions.
During the meeting, Cheng Yan provided an overview of the recent sessions of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, emphasizing the implementation of whole-process people’s democracy in China. He noted the upcoming landmark event in 2025, which will mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe. Cheng expressed a desire for enhanced legislative cooperation, aiming to realize the mutual agreements established by the two heads of state and the outcomes of the recent Beijing summit related to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Webster Shamu expressed appreciation for the strong mutual trust and friendship shared between Zimbabwe and China. He assured Cheng Yan that the Parliament of Zimbabwe is committed to maintaining close relations with the National People’s Congress and will actively support initiatives that promote friendly cooperation across various sectors between the two nations.
In conclusion, the meeting between Chargé d’Affaires Cheng Yan and Chairperson Webster Shamu underscored the commitment to strengthening legislative cooperation between China and Zimbabwe. Both parties voiced enthusiasm for enhancing collaboration and were optimistic about the future of bilateral relations as they approach the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Original Source: www.mfa.gov.cn
