Beijing, China - Oct 14, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Zhao Leji (R), chairman of China's Standing Committee of National People's Congress, participants (L) of 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges, shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Various of meeting in progress; attendees; participants speaking

Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), held a group meeting with participants of the 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges in Beijing on Wednesday.

He said the NPC stands ready to work with parliaments of other countries to implement the four major global initiatives, practice true multilateralism, step up exchanges at multiple levels and across various fields, provide legal safeguards for practical cooperation, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship among peoples.

Zhao briefed the participants on the outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for economic and social development, noting that China will continue to expand high-level opening up and share opportunities with other countries to promote common development.

The participants in the forum called for stronger dialogue and cooperation among legislative bodies to build broad consensus and contribute to sustainable economic and social development of their respective countries, as well as global peace, stability and prosperity.

The 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges was held in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Tuesday. Present at the forum were 66 legislators and former legislators from 52 countries, regions, and international organizations across five continents, as well as 27 deputies to China's NPC and people's congresses at the subnational level.

They discussed topics on grassroots governance and social resilience, industry-education integration and new quality productive forces, cultural inheritance and urban renewal, green development, and regional coordination.