Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Zambian National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti in Beijing on Thursday.
Han said in the meeting that the two countries have witnessed their political mutual trust consistently deepened over the recent years, with their practical cooperation having yielded fruitful results.
Han also noted that the presidents of the two countries exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties on Oct 29.
Han said China is ready to work with Zambia to follow the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, and implement the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in Beijing.
He also called for boosting cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure construction, medical and health care and other areas, enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries, and working to build an even closer China-Zambia community with a shared future.
Mutti said this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and friendship between Zambia and China is strong.
Zambia adheres to the one-China principle, appreciates China's long-term valuable support and is willing to continuously push for the greater development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two sides, Mutti said.
Chinese vice president meets with Zambian National Assembly speaker
Chinese vice president meets with Zambian National Assembly speaker
