CRI听力: China's Top Legislator Meets Russian Duma Chairman

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo met with Russian Duma Chairman Boris Gryzlov on Thursday. Both leaders stressed the importance of parliamentary cooperation and the unique role it serves bilateral relations.

Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, hailed the bilateral parliamentary cooperation at various levels in recent years. (www.hXen.com)

He noted that such cooperation should continue to serve the interests of bilateral ties.

"The NPC and the Russian Parliament should provide firm support to each other on major issues involving state sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as national stability and development."

Wu Bangguo also stressed the need for joint efforts to counter the current financial crisis. He called on the parliamentary bodies to approve bilateral cooperation deals on oil and natural gas on time.

He also urged the implementation of already-signed cooperation agreements, and for support to help Chinese and Russian enterprises find new opportunities for cooperation within each other's economic stimulus plans.

Wu Bangguo noted the NPC and the State Duma should also be actively engaged in activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and to broadly share the idea of friendship between the two nations.

"Legislators are representatives of the people, and the parliament reflects the will of people. The NPC and the Russian Duma should consolidate and deepen the social foundation and public will for bilateral friendship."