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CHONGQING, Aug. 22-- Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Wednesday met with foreign leaders who were in Chongqing to attend the first Smart China Expo, held from Thursday to Saturday. During his meeting with Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin, Han said it was in line with the fundamental interests of the people of China and Mongolia that the two neighboring countries enhance all-round cooperation. China has always regarded its relations with Mongolia as important in its foreign policy of neighboring countries and followed the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness in conducting neighborhood diplomacy, Han said. The year 2019 will mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mongolia. Han said China will implement the consensus reached by by presidents of both countries to enhance high-level exchanges, promote cooperation and expand people-to-people relations. Enkhtuvshin said his country would stick to the one-China policy and better dovetail the Development Road Initiative of Mongolia with China's Belt and Road Initiative. During his meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Duangdy, Han expressed condolences regarding the dam collapse disaster in southern Laos last month. Han said the development of China-Laos comprehensive strategic partnership benefited both sides and the region. "China has always viewed Laos as its good neighbor, good friend, good comrade and good partner, and will continue to follow a friendly policy towards Laos," Han said. | 
