China and Belgium on Monday agreed to boost parliamentary
exchanges after a meeting between top legislator Wu Bangguo and
Herman De Croo, chairman of Belgium's Chamber of
Representatives.
"The Chinese National People's Congress is ready to strengthen
exchanges with the Belgian Chamber of Representatives to push
forward relations," said Wu, chairman of the NPC Standing
Committee.
This year marks 35th anniversary of Sino-Belgian diplomatic
ties. Wu said the relationship had developed in a healthy and
stable way.
"China will work with Belgium to push forward the cooperation,"
said Wu.
Vice President Zeng Qinghong also met with De Croo.
Zeng said China and Belgium had deepened political dialogue,
economic cooperation, and exchanges in the recent years.
They shared similar views on major international issues and had
maintained close cooperation in dealing with the issues such as UN
reform and African development, he said.
"China hopes to work with Belgium to create a new era in which
the two peoples share friendship with mutual benefit and global
peace, stability and development," Zeng said.
Zeng expressed appreciation for Belgium's adherence to the
one-China policy.
De Croo said Belgian political circles were united on developing
relations with China, and Belgium hoped to further parliamentary
exchanges with China.
(Xinhua News Agency October 31, 2006)
