Jia Qinglin(R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, talks with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongloun Sisoulith during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China on Feb. 15, 2008.  (Xinhua Photo)

BEIJING, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongloun Sisoulith here on Friday, and pledged to further boost bilateral ties.

Jia, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, hailed the rapid development of relations between the bordering countries.

He stressed that the Chinese government and the Communist Party of China (CPC) highly valued ties with Laos and would make joint efforts with Laos to promote the comprehensive and cooperative relations to a higher level.

He expressed his appreciation of the Lao government's adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China's reunification.

Jia promised the CPPCC would play a constructive role and make contributions to promote ties between the two nations.

Thongloun said Laos is willing to step up friendly exchange and cooperation with China at various levels and in different fields, and to learn from China's valuable experience of development.

Thongloun's three-day official visit to China ends on Saturday.

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, shakes hands with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongloun Sisoulith during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China on Feb. 15, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Source: Xinhua