Top legislator Wu Bangguo met in Beijing Wednesday with visiting
Spanish King Juan Carlos I.
The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature,
will promote exchanges with the Spanish parliament to expand
China-Spain ties, said Wu.
The two countries have consolidated their political
relationship, increased strategic mutual trust, supported each
other on core issues and deepened cooperation in various fields
since the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership in
2005, said Wu.
Wu, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, expressed the hope
that China and Spain should further cooperation in such areas like
trade, environmental protection and clean energy.
Juan Carlos I spoke positively of bilateral ties, saying Spain
will work on deepening cooperation and exchanges with China in
various areas.
The visit by King Juan Carlos I also coincided with the on-going
"Year of Spain in China" exchange program.
President Hu Jintao held talks with King Juan Carlos I on
Tuesday, agreeing to further develop the strategic partnership of
the two countries.
The Spanish king will attend more business and cultural
activities in Beijing before heading for southwest Sichuan Province
on Thursday.
(Xinhua News Agency June 28, 2007)
