Top legislator Wu Bangguo made a three-point proposal to boost
parliamentary exchanges between China and Russia on Wednesday.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National
People's Congress (NPC), made the proposal in a meeting with
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Wu suggested China's NPC and Russia's Federal Assembly enhance
exchanges and cooperation in legislature.
He said the two parliaments should share their legislative
experiences in safeguarding the smooth development of
macro-economy, economic and national security as well as the
construction of special economic zones.
On the trade and energy cooperation between the two countries,
Wu said he hoped the two parliaments would join hands to provide
legal guarantees for the stable development of bilateral trade and
supervise the implementation of key projects.
He also expressed his hope that deputies of the two parliaments,
who represented different regions, would contribute to the
development of relations between Chinese and Russian provinces and
cities.
On the Year of Russia and the Year of China, two major projects
that the two countries have decided to host in 2006 and 2007, Wu
said he believed the activities would further improve the
China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation.
"The Chinese NPC is a zealous supporter and participant in the
Year of Russia in China," Wu said.
Putin said he was satisfied with the close relations between
Russia's Federal Assembly and China's NPC.
He congratulated Wu on the successful completion of the fourth
session of the 10th NPC.
Putin said Russia had carefully studied the key documents
adopted at the session, and he believed that the documents would
bring about opportunities to boost Russia-China economic and trade
cooperation.
Putin said his trip to China was set against the background of
the rapid development of bilateral ties. "The visit has enhanced
mutual trust and has produced substantial results."
He also expressed his hope that Wu's upcoming visit to Russia
would further consolidate bilateral ties.
Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday morning for a two-day state
visit.
(Xinhua News Agency March 23, 2006)
