国内英语新闻:Senior Chinese political advisor meets senior Israeli lawmaker

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese political advisor Du Qinglin met Wednesday with Majallie Whbee, deputy speaker of the Israeli parliament, in Beijing.

Speaking highly of the development of China-Israel relations, Du said it was in the interest of the two peoples and conducive to regional peace and stability to consolidate and promote bilateral friendly relations.

"China will work with Israel to elevate bilateral relations to a new high," Du said.

Whbee said Israel and China had witnessed smooth development of bilateral relations. He hoped the two sides would deepen cooperation in all areas and benefit the two peoples.

Du Qinglin (R), vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Majalli Wahabi, deputy speaker of the Israeli Parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2010.

Du, vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also briefed the guests on China's top political advisory body.

He said the CPPCC would strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Israeli parliament and contribute to the development of bilateral relations.