Li Peng, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, met Thursday with Roberto de Almeida, president of the National Assembly of Angola.
Li said China and Angola have carried out cooperation in the political and economic sectors, adding that in international arena, the two countries have supported and worked closely with each other.
He stressed that it is important to strengthen the ties between the parliaments of the two countries.
While the United Nations Security Council reviewed the problem of Angola, China had actively supported all resolutions which are helpful to the peace process in Angola, he said.
Almeida, who arrived in Beijing Thursday morning for an 11-day goodwill visit to China as the guest of Li, said Angola supports the One-China stand and "One Country, Two Systems" advocated by the Chinese government.
Almeida also admired China's struggle against hegemonism, hoping that China could play a greater role in international affairs.
Li expressed gratitude for Angola's firm backing of the One- China stand and its support to China on the human rights issue. Li said China is opposed to the activities of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, and insisted that all countries, big or small, strong or weak, are equal members in the international community.
Li said he is also glad to see the improvement of security and economic situations in Angola.
China has always attached great importance to Africa and African countries efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said.
Li noted the China-Africa Cooperation Forum -- Ministerial Conference Beijing 2000 was a success, and China would like to work closely with all the African countries and develop friendly relations.
Almeida expressed thanks for China's support of Angola's struggle for independence and economic development. He said his country will learn from China in economic development.
Present at the meeting were Vice Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Jiang Zhenghua, NPC Standing Committee Member Huang Yuzhang, Vice Foreign Minister Yang Wenchang, and Director of Chairman Li Peng's Office Wu Wenchang.
(Xinhua 05/10/2001)
