Yu Zhengsheng pledges to develop ties with friends overseas

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Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has delivered the report on the work of the top political advisory body, as the fifth session of the 12th National Committee of the CPPCC opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Addressing the meeting, Yu said they will continue to promote high-level exchange visits with foreign counterparts, in accordance with the overall plan for China’s diplomatic work.

He said by fully playing to the strengths of the CPPCC National Committee’s special committees, the China Economic and Social Council, and the China Committee on Religion and Peace, the CPPCC will carry out exchanges and cooperation with relevant foreign institutions and international organizations at various levels and on a wide range of issues.

“We will offer suggestions on improving and strengthening China’s medical assistance efforts in Africa, on strengthening the cultural foundation for joint efforts to build the Belt and Road Initiative, and on promoting deeper mutual opening up at a higher level,” Yu said.

He continued to say that the CPPCC will carry out public diplomacy and cultural exchanges, and increase the CPPCC’s international communication, with a focus on informing others about the system of multiparty cooperation and political consultation that exists under the leadership of the CPC as well as the nature, position, and role of the CPPCC.

The CPPCC will also focus on increasing awareness of the values, institutional strengthens, and achievements of contemporary China; and on explaining China’s proposition for improving global economic governance and its idea of building an international community of shared future, so as to create a sound external environment.

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