BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China will make concerted efforts with Madagascar to push forward the bilateral relationship, China's top legislator Wu Bangguo said here Thursday when meeting with the Madagascar's guests.

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo (R) shakes hands with Madagascan Senate President Yvan Randriasandratriniony, also president of Madagascan ruling party Tiako i Madagasikara (TIM), in Beijing, Oct. 16, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    "Expanding relations with Madagascar and other African countries served as basis of China's diplomatic policies," said Wu. "Since the two sides forged ties, the continuously deepening cooperation in various fields indeed has benefited people of the two states."

    Head of the delegation, Madagascan Senate President Yvan Randriasandratriniony, also president of Madagascan ruling party Tiako i Madagasikara (TIM), said the purpose of his visit was to step up the bilateral cooperation between the two parties, parliaments, and governments, and to draw on China's experience in development.

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo (R) meets with Madagascan Senate President Yvan Randriasandratriniony, also president of Madagascan ruling party Tiako i Madagasikara (TIM), in Beijing, Oct. 16, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    "Exchange between the parties and parliaments of the two countries is an important part of China-Madagascar relationship." Wu also expressed the willingness to further cooperate with TIM and Madagascan congress, aimed at reinforcing the bilateral relationship.

    Head of China's International Department of the CPC Central Committee Wang Jiarui also met with Yvan on Thursday.