国内英语新闻:China's top legislator meets French president

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Beijing Thursday, pledging more parliamentary exchanges in a bid to facilitate bilateral ties.

Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People' s Congress (NPC), said a healthy and stable China-France relationship is in accordance with the interests of both countries.

China will work closely with France in the spirit of equality and mutual respect to push forward an all-round strategic partnership, Wu added.

Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, meets with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2010.

Wu said the NPC will work with the French side to improve parliamentary exchange mechanisms.

The NPC will also increase dialogue and communication with the French side to serve bilateral ties, Wu added.

Wu also briefed Sarkozy on China's reform of its political system, its construction of democracy and its legal system.