Li Zhanshu (R), chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 22, 2019. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Top legislator Li Zhanshu on Tuesday met with visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
Li, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said China was ready to work with Cambodia to expand pragmatic cooperation, deepen construction related to the Belt and Road Initiative, promote common development and push forward the bilateral relations to a new level.
He called on legislative departments of the two countries to improve communication and cooperation, provide legal protection for implementing consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, and consolidate the foundation of public opinion so that the two sides could carry on the friendship for generations.
Hun Sen said Cambodia cherished traditional friendship with China and showed gratitude for China's long-term support and help. He said Cambodia stood ready to work with China to deepen pragmatic cooperation in all fields.
