Senior Chinese legislator Yan Junqi met with a delegation of politicians from Pacific Islands nations here on Tuesday.

Speaking highly of relations between China and Pacific Islands countries, Yan said China will continue to deepen cooperation in all areas and bring bilateral relations to a new high.

Yan, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislative body, also briefed the guests on China's system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party.

Chief delegate Lord Tuiafitu, also the deputy speaker of the Parliament of Tonga, said the island countries greatly value their relationship with China and steadily abide by the One-China Policy.

He hailed the achievements made by the Chinese people and expressed hopes for further friendly cooperation with China in all areas.

The delegation, including politicians from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Vanuatu, was invited by the International Department of the Communist Party of China.