In a significant diplomatic engagement, Zhao Leji, Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee, held substantive talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on Tuesday. The high-level meeting built upon Monday’s presidential discussions, marking a concerted effort to advance Sino-ROK relations through legislative channels.
Zhao emphasized the distinctive cooperative nature that has characterized bilateral ties throughout the three decades since diplomatic normalization. He articulated China’s commitment to implementing the strategic consensus reached by both nations’ leaders, particularly focusing on reinforcing neighborly friendship, expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthening public support foundations for long-term partnership stability.
The Chinese legislative leader specifically highlighted the NPC’s willingness to sustain high-level exchange momentum with South Korea’s National Assembly. This parliamentary cooperation aims to enhance communication across multiple tiers and diverse fields while establishing legal safeguards for bilateral collaborative initiatives.
President Lee reciprocated these sentiments, expressing South Korea’s readiness to deepen economic and cultural cooperation with China. He advocated for intensified exchanges between legislative bodies and political parties, coupled with enhanced people-to-people interactions to further bolster bilateral relationship development.
The meeting represents a strategic parliamentary complement to executive-level diplomacy, demonstrating both nations’ multi-branch governmental approach to fostering stable, long-term strategic cooperation amid evolving regional dynamics.