国内英语新闻:China, Indonesia eye stronger strategic partnership

JAKARTA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- China and Indonesia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to seeking stronger strategic partnership.

"My visit here is aimed at bolstering China's relations with Indonesia," Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, the country's top legislature, said at a meeting with Indonesian Vice President Boediono on Monday afternoon.

Boediono said the Indonesian government and people thanked China for its generous support to Indonesia.

In earlier talks with his Indonesian counterpart Marzuki Alie, Wu announced China would offer 10-million-yuan humanitarian aid in cash to Indonesia as earthquake, tsunami and volcanic eruptions wrecked serious havoc on the country.

Wu Bangguo (R front), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, the country's top legislature, meets with Indonesian Vice President Boediono (L front) in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, Nov. 8, 2010.

As this year marked the 60th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, Wu called for the two countries to take the 60th anniversary as an opportunity to advance the all-round growth of relations.

Specifically, Wu proposed the two countries increase exchange of visits between high-ranking officials, give priority to cooperation on big projects and infrastructure construction, work more closely in energy exploration, agriculture, fishery, new energy, low-carbon economy and finance.

Wu also suggested the two countries step up defense cooperation and work together on security consultation, staff training and maritime security.