Polish ambassador to China Tadeusz Chomicki also applauded the current bilateral ties, saying Jia's visit will help bolster economic and cultural cooperation and contribute to the further development of China-Poland relations.

Jia Qinglin (L), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, Poland, Nov. 3, 2010. [Wu Wei/Xinhua]

Also on Wednesday, Jia met with Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

During his meeting with Komorowski, Jia suggested the two sides enhancing political mutual trust, expanding economic and technology cooperation, encouraging two-way investment and focusing on such sectors as infrastructure construction, machinery equipment, energy and environmental protection.

He also proposed that the two countries should promote cultural exchange and people-to-people contact, as well as coordination on international affairs such as climate change and global governance.

Komorowski applauded the traditional friendship with China, and pledged to further bilateral ties.

During his meeting with Tusk, Jia suggested the two states should increase trade of high-tech products to re-balance trade, stimulate cooperation between small and middle-sized enterprises.

Tusk, in his turn, said Poland regards China as a strategic partner and welcome Chinese companies to engage in the construction of infrastructure.

He appreciated China's supports for Poland's participation at the World Expo, pledging to bolster cultural exchange to promote understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

Jia arrived here Tuesday afternoon for a five-day good-will visit.