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Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, shakes hands with Vanuatu parliament speaker Sam Dan Avock in Beijing, China, Feb. 25, 2008. China and Vanuatu on Monday pledged to continue to promote bilateral relations and step up inter-parliamentary cooperation. |
China and Vanuatu on Monday pledged to continue to promote bilateral relations and step up inter-parliamentary cooperation.
In a meeting with top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo, visiting Vanuatu parliament speaker Sam Dan Avock reiterated his country's commitment to the one-China policy and its firm support for China's reunification.
A prosperous and strong China would play a positive role in maintaining peace and stability, Avock told Wu. The people of Vanuatu appreciated the assistance China offered to support the country's development.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), said the development of ties brought concrete benefits to both peoples, and served the stability and prosperity of the region.
China remained committed to promoting friendly and cooperative ties despite the country's size and richness, Wu said.
China would work with Vanuatu to step up relations, Wu said, and he encouraged the two parliaments to intensify exchanges and cooperation.
As Wu's guest, Avock arrived in Beijing on Monday for a visit until March 2. He will also travel to Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province.