Zhang Dejiang (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), meets with Ivo Bischofberger, President of the Council of States (upper house) of the Swiss Federal Assembly, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 31, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang on Tuesday met with Ivo Bischofberger, President of the Council of States (upper house) of the Swiss Federal Assembly.
China and Switzerland should push forward their innovative strategic partnership, said Zhang, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
China's NPC stands ready to work with the Swiss Federal Assembly to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, increase political mutual trust, and share experiences in legislation and state governance to boost economic and trade, as well as cultural cooperation, Zhang said.
Zhang briefed the Swiss delegation on the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, saying China is working hard to realize the goals set at the congress.
Bischofberger said he appreciated the sound Switzerland-China relations and the visit enabled him to learn about the goals set at the congress.
The Swiss Federal Assembly will continue to play an active role in deepening friendship with China, Bischofberger said.
