Top legislator Wu Bangguo met in Beijing on Wednesday with
Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Jose De Venecia.
The two sides agreed to further expand bilateral parliamentary
exchanges.
Hailing the great achievements of Sino-Philippine relations, Wu,
chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's
Congress (NPC), told De Venecia that China values its ties with the
Philippines and will work closely with the Philippines to advance
bilateral cooperation on large trade projects.
Concerning parliamentary exchanges, Wu called on both sides to
maintain sound momentum of exchanges, enhance contacts between
special committees and departments in a bid to make greater
contribution to expand bilateral strategic cooperation.
He also expressed appreciation for the Philippines' adherence to
the one-China policy as well as its opposition to "Taiwan
Independence".
In response, De Venecia said China's rapid economic growth has
provided important opportunity for Asian countries. Saying that
bilateral ties are entering a golden age, he vows to further cement
parliamentary exchanges and make new contribution to beef up
bilateral relations.
(Xinhua News Agency January 10, 2008)
