国内英语新闻:Senior Chinese legislator meets Montenegrin parliament speaker, PM to boost bilateral ties

PODGORICA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Visiting senior Chinese legislator Chen Zhili Monday met separately with Montenegrin parliament speaker Ranko Krivokapic and Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to boost bilateral ties.

Chen, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said the Chinese and Montenegrin peoples enjoy traditional friendship, and ties between the two countries have maintained strong momentum of development.

Parliamentarian exchanges play a positive role in promoting political mutual trust and practical cooperation between the two countries, she said.

Communication between women is conducive to deepening mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries and peoples, she added.

Chen also expressed her hope that both sides should make joint efforts to further push forward bilateral ties.

Krivokapic reiterated his country's adherence to the one China policy, and appreciated China's respect for Montenegrin people's choice of development mode in line with the country's specific conditions. He said the Montenegrin parliament is ready to enhance exchanges and cooperation with China's NPC.

Meanwhile, Djukanovic said Montenegro expects more fruitful cooperation in various fields, especially in trade and economy, noting the two countries have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in trade and economy, culture and tourism since they forged diplomatic ties.