China willing to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties with Mauritius

China is willing to enhance inter-parliamentary ties with Mauritius, top lawmaker Wu Bangguo told Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam in Beijing on Monday.

Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, meets with Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 6, 2006. Navin Ramgoolam attended the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which was held on Nov. 4-5. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

The National People's Congress (NPC) is willing to put new impetus to the development of bilateral relations between China and Mauritius, said Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC, China's top legislature,.

The relations between the two countries developed smoothly since they forged ties more than 30 years ago, Wu said.

The two countries enjoy stable political ties, maintain close coordination and cooperation in international affairs, and have made remarkable achievements in collaboration in the fields of tourism, telecommunications, labor, health and culture, Wu added.

The Mauritian prime minister said his country appreciated China's assistance and was ready to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with China.

Navin Ramgoolam came in Beijing for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held on Nov. 4-5.

Mauritius is one of China's outbound travel destinations. Bilateral trade reached 186 million U.S. dollars in 2005.