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China's top political advisor JiaQinglin met with leader of New Zealand's opposition Labor PartyDavid Shearer in Wellington on Tuesday afternoon, and called formore party-to-party exchanges and cooperation. Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People'sPolitical Consultative Conference (CPPCC), hailed the achievementsChina and New Zealand witnessed in the 40 years since establishmentof diplomatic ties. He said the Labor Party is an important political strength of NewZealand, which always pursues a friendly policy toward China. Thebilateral free trade agreement signed in 2008 when the Labor Partywas in power, was an important achievement of China-New Zealandcooperation, and played a great role in the two countries' economicdevelopment and their fight against the international financialcrisis. The increasing bilateral trade under the circumstance of financialcrisis showcased the reciprocity and broad prospect for the twosides' economic and trade cooperation, Jia said. He noted party-to-party relationship is an important component ofnations' relations. The Chinese side attached high importance tothe friendly relationship with the Labor Party and was ready tomaintain their friendly communication on the basis of independence,equality, mutual respect and non-interference in each other'sinternal affairs, he added. Jia called on the two sides to enhance exchanges and discussion onissues such as national governance and improvement of people'sliving conditions, so as to promote the friendly relationshipbetween the two countries. Shearer said the Labor Party attached high importance to relationswith China, and hailed the achievements the two countries scoredwhen the party was in power, including the establishment ofdiplomatic ties and the signing of the free trade agreement. Both New Zealand's ruling and opposition parties are in favor ofthe development of New Zealand-China ties. The growing reciprocalcooperation and cultural exchanges also made the two peoples moreintimate, he said. Shearer vowed that the Labor Party will continue to endeavor forcooperation with China and push forward the bilateral relations. Prior to the meeting, Jia went to the National Museum for theinauguration ceremony of the two countries' exchange of exhibitionbetween national museums that marked the 40th anniversary of ties.The New Zealand side also prepared a welcoming ceremony full ofMaori cultural characteristics for Jia. Jia started his official good-will visit to New Zealand on April 15and will fly to Brunei on April 18. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as China USB Rechargeable Cigarette Lighter , Portable Speakers With SD Card Manufacturer for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Bluetooth Stereo Speakers.
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