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Xi congratulates Estonian president on assuming office

President Xi Jinping extended congratulations on Monday to Ulle Madise on her assumption of office as president of Estonia.

Xi said that China and Estonia enjoy a traditional friendship, and bilateral relations have maintained steady momentum in recent years, with fresh progress in exchanges and cooperation across various fields bringing benefits to the two peoples.

Xi said he highly values the development of China-Estonia relations and stands ready to work with Madise to take the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year as an opportunity to enhance political mutual trust and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.

Li says Beijing, Wellington ready to deepen trade ties

Premier Li Qiang on Monday called for closer communication and cooperation between China and New Zealand amid rising unilateralism and protectionism.

Li made the remarks in a phone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Noting that the two countries will mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, Li said that China stands ready to work with New Zealand to expand cooperation in trade, new energy vehicles and people-to-people exchanges.

Luxon said that New Zealand adheres firmly to the one-China policy and is willing to deepen practical cooperation with China.

China, Vietnam pledge closer cooperation

Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, in Beijing on Monday.

During the talks, Li said that China is ready to work with Vietnam to strengthen solidarity and mutual trust, align development strategies and expand exchanges.

Zhao and Man co-chaired the second session of the joint committee between the legislative bodies.

Overseas Chinese urged to contribute to national rejuvenation

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, called on the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese on Monday to better serve the country's overall development and unite overseas Chinese in contributing to national rejuvenation.

CHINA DAILY