Senior Chinese Legislator Visits Hungary
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Moriarty [2011-05-20]
Uyunqimg, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), met Hungarian Parliament Speaker Laszlo Kover, Vice Speaker Istvan Ujhelyi and Vice Premier Zsolt Semjen separately on Friday.
During the meetings, Uyunqimg said China and Hungary have a long history of friendship and the relations between two nations have witnessed a smooth development since the establishment of their diplomatic ties over 60 years ago.
She said both countries have maintained close high-level exchanges, which have promoted the deepening of political mutual trust and rapid development of the economic and trade relations.
Hungary has become the third largest trading partner and the largest importing source of China in Central and Eastern Europe. Bilateral cooperation in cultural and educational areas is expanding as well, she added.
The vice chairwoman said China is willing to join hands with Hungary, based on the principle of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, to further enhance the traditional friendship and expand exchanges and cooperation in legislation so as to promote their partnership.
Kover and other Hungarian parliament and government leaders saluted the achievements China has made in its economic and social development.
They said Hungary hopes the two nations could deepen their mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, investment, culture and education.
They also noted Hungary, during its EU presidency, will make an effort to promote a more steady and healthy development of China-Europe ties.
The Chinese delegation led by Uyunqimg arrived in Budapest on Thursday and will leave for Portugal on Sunday.