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Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, shakes hands with Ginandjar Kartasasmita, chairman of the House of Regional Representatives of Indonesia in Beijing Dec 22, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) |
China and Indonesia on Monday pledged to expand bilateral cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations.
China's top legislator, Wu Bangguo, expressed the wish to strengthen ties with Indonesia in meeting with Ginandjar Kartasasmita, chairman of the House of Regional Representatives of Indonesia.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, said China and Indonesia, both as developing countries, enjoyed complementary economies and had a great potential for bilateral cooperation.
China valued the strategic partnership with Indonesia, and would work with the country to expand pragmatic cooperation in economy, trade and other areas.
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Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, meets with Ginandjar Kartasasmita, chairman of the House of Regional Representatives of Indonesia in Beijing Dec 22, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) |
Wu said the NPC was ready to work with the Indonesian parliament to increase exchanges in various levels, so as to contribute to the growth of Sino-Indonesian relations.
Ginandjar said the relationship between his country and China is witnessing the best time in history and that bilateral cooperation in politics, economy and military have produced rich fruits
He expressed the hope to expand parliamentary exchanges with China and learn from China's development experiences.
Indonesia will continue to support's China's stance on the Taiwan issue, he said.