Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Italian President of the Senate Mario Larusa in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 24th. Zhao Leji said that last year marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. General Secretary Xi Jinping had in-depth exchanges with President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, who visited China, to jointly draw up a new blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. Under the strategic guidance and promotion of the leaders of the two countries, China Italy practical cooperation continues to expand and people to people and cultural exchanges continue to deepen, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. Zhao Leji pointed out that in the 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the key to maintaining healthy and stable development of China Italy relations lies in the two sides' consistent adherence to mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and win-win cooperation. China appreciates Italy's adherence to the One China principle and is willing to agree to promote traditional friendship, deepen understanding, expand consensus, and become a strategic partner of mutual support and achievement; Strengthen strategic alignment and tap into the potential for cooperation in fields such as shipbuilding, aerospace, and new energy; Join hands to promote cultural exchange and mutual learning, strengthen cooperation in areas such as culture, art, tourism, and education, and promote intergenerational friendship between the two countries. Zhao Leji stressed that the National People's Congress of China is willing to work with the Italian Parliament to implement the three-year action plan for strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, strengthen friendly exchanges between high-level legislative bodies, special committees, bilateral friendship groups, deputies to the National People's Congress and parliamentarians, deepen exchanges and mutual trust, and provide legal protection for bilateral practical cooperation; Strengthen coordination and communication within multilateral parliamentary mechanisms to jointly address global challenges. Zhao Leji expressed that China is willing to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Europe as an opportunity to promote the sustained, stable and healthy development of China EU relations, and hopes that Italy will continue to play an active role in this regard. Zhao Leji introduced the sustained recovery and positive trend of the Chinese economy, as well as the policy measures to expand high-level opening-up to the outside world. He expressed that he welcomes enterprises from all countries, including Italy, to seize the opportunity for cooperation and grow together with the Chinese economy. Larusa stated that both Italy and China are ancient civilizations, and in the current complex international situation, cooperation between Italy and China can make new contributions to world peace and stability. Italy adheres to the One China principle, attaches great importance to China's international status and role, and looks forward to jointly promoting the action plan of strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Italy and China, expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, technology, culture, etc., promoting the continuous development of bilateral relations, and promoting the healthy and stable development of EU China relations. The Italian Senate is willing to close friendly exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, play a positive role in the legislature for practical cooperation between the two sides, and constantly enhance the friendly feelings between the two peoples. Wang Dongming attended the meeting. (New Society)