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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
GENEVA, July 31 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, called for jointly promoting the high-level development of the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership. He made the call during an official goodwill visit to Switzerland from July 28 to 31.
As Zhao Leji noted during talks with Maja Riniker, President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly (lower house of parliament) of Switzerland, and Andrea Caroni, President of the Council of States of the Federal Assembly (upper house of parliament) of Switzerland, Switzerland became one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
According to the NPC Standing Committee chairman, in the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have jointly nurtured a spirit of cooperation characterized by "equality, innovation and win-win", creating a model of cooperation between countries with different social systems, stages of development and territorial sizes.
Zhao Leji pointed out that China is willing to work with Switzerland to implement the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote the high-level development of the China-Swiss innovative strategic partnership.
Noting that mutual respect and mutual trust are important foundations for the long-term and sustainable development of bilateral relations, he said China hopes to maintain the positive momentum of high-level exchanges with Switzerland and welcomes more Swiss leaders and parliamentarians to visit the country so that they can experience the real, multifaceted and diverse China.
Respecting each other's core interests and major concerns is a valuable experience and the right path for China-Switzerland relations, Zhao Leji stressed, adding that the Chinese side highly values Switzerland's commitment to expanding cooperation with China and hopes to strengthen exchanges and cooperation so as to accumulate more positive energy for the development of bilateral relations.
The Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee pointed out that Switzerland was the first country in continental Europe to sign a free trade agreement with China, and noted the rapid development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation since the document came into effect. He expressed hope for joint advancement of negotiations on updating the free trade agreement and high-quality financial cooperation, and welcomed the expansion of Swiss capital investment in China.
Zhao Leji called for expanding cooperation in the arts, sports, education and at the local level to consolidate the foundation of public and popular support for China-Swiss friendship.
He expressed the hope that China and Switzerland, as two important peace-loving and multilateralist forces, will continue to strengthen coordination in multilateral forums, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, safeguard international trade rules and the world economic order, and promote fairer and more reasonable global governance.
Zhao Leji noted that the NPC and the Swiss Federal Assembly have maintained long-standing friendly ties and made positive contributions to the development of China-Swiss relations and practical cooperation.
As the chairman of the NPC Standing Committee noted, the two sides should continue to enhance friendly exchanges between their legislative organs, carry out mutual exchanges of experience in lawmaking and supervision, promptly formulate, revise and approve legal documents that promote bilateral cooperation, and strengthen communication and cooperation within multilateral mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
M. Riniker, for her part, pointed out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations between the two countries. Based on mutual respect, openness and goodwill, Swiss-Chinese relations are developing steadily and yielding fruitful results, she emphasized.
According to M. Riniker, the National Council intends to strengthen cooperation with the NPC to play an active role in promoting the renewal of the free trade agreement between the two countries and promoting their sustainable development.
A. Caroni noted that both countries firmly adhere to the goals and principles of the UN Charter and resolutely defend multilateralism.
Strengthening cooperation with China is of strategic importance for Switzerland, stressed A. Caroni, adding that the Council of States hopes to further increase exchanges and dialogue with the Chinese side to improve mutual understanding and promote joint development. –0–
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