China and Romania vowed in Beijing on Monday to push forward inter-parliamentary cooperation to step up the traditional bilateral relations.

The agreement was made during a meeting between top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo and visiting Romanian Senate president Nicolae Vacaroiu.

Wu Bangguo (R), China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee chairman, shakes hands with visiting Romanian Senate president Nicolae Vacaroiu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2008.(Xinhua Photo/Yao Dawei) 

Wu, National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee chairman, hailed the recent growth of the China-Romania relation, saying the country appreciated the support offered by the visitors on issues such as Taiwan and Tibet.

The two sides supported each other on the issues of their respective key concerns and China always regarded Romania as one of the most important partners in east and central Europe, Wu said.

He added China would intensify its cooperation with Romania in such fields as telecom, infrastructure and human resources, and cement international coordination on world affairs.

Wu spoke positively on the exchange and cooperation between the two parliaments, encouraging them to work closely among the various working groups and special commissions, as well as that among young parliamentary members.

Vacaroiu attributed the continuous growth of bilateral relations to the attention and care given by the leaders of several generations, as well as the joint efforts of the governments and citizens of both countries.

He said Romanians would never forget the support of China when the country was in its most difficult time, noting the various political parties in the country were in consensus to further develop ties.

The Romanian Senate hoped to expand cooperation with the NPC and continue its efforts to help promote the bilateral relations, Vacaroiu said.

(Xinhua News Agency June 24, 2008)