China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin said in Beijing on Sunday that China and Romania have been good partners and should work together to push bilateral relations to a higher level.

Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks in his meeting with the visiting President of the Romanian Senate Nicolae Vacaroiu.

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), shakes hands with the visiting President of the Romanian Senate Nicolae Vacaroiu in Beijing, June 22, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) 

Jia visited Romania a month ago, where he held the talks with the Romanian parliament leaders.

Jia said the trip enabled him to feel the friendliness of the Romanian people towards China.

The Chinese and Romanian peoples have been friends through all weathers and the two countries have been good partners enjoying cooperation in various fields, he said.

Jia expressed his hope that the two countries would keep the current trend of frequent exchanges of high-level visits and ensure the success of cooperative projects, as they prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Jia also expressed his appreciation to the long-term support from Romanian government and parliament to China on the issues such as Taiwan and Tibet, noting that the CPPCC would continue to strengthen exchange and cooperation with the Romanian senate to promote relations.

Agreeing with Jia's views on bilateral relations, Vacaroiu said the Romanian senate values its ties with the CCPCC and hopes to expand the exchange among the various friendly groups and special commissions between the two parliaments.

He also spoke highly of China's quake relief work and the country's wish for Chinese people to overcome the natural disaster at an early date.

Vacaroiu underlined that Romania would adhere to the one-China policy and offered his best wishes for Beijing to successfully host the Olympic Games this summer.

(Xinhua News Agency June 23, 2008)