Goddesses at Golden Eagle Festival
J-10 fighters show aerobatic stunts in smog-free sky
Top 10 charming female soldiers of the PLA
Charming contestants of Shanghai Int’l Model Contest
Most amazing chi-pao beauties
Beauties forever
Picturesque autumn scenery of Hongshan Army Horse Ranch
Lingerie show at 2014 Miss China
Swans begin to migrate from Xinjiang
30 romantic and beautiful sceneries around world
ROME, Oct. 15 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met respectively with Italian Lower House President Laura Boldrini and Senate President Piero Grasso here on Wednesday, vowing to boost closer parliamentary exchanges between the two countries.
While meeting with Boldrini, Li pledged joint efforts with Italy to take the opportunity of celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, to push for greater achievements of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
After briefing her about China's new measures and progresses in its reform and opening-up, Li said although the two countries differ in their national conditions, they both face the task of sustainable development.
He called for the parliamentary departments of both sides to enhance exchanges at different levels and in various forms, and share experience in legislation and governance, so as to contribute to deepening bilateral pragmatic cooperation.
Hailing the profound culture and history of both countries as well as their fruitful cooperation in a variety of areas, Boldrini said Italy admires China's achievements in its reform and opening-up.
The Italian Lower House is committed to facilitating stronger exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese National People's Congress, she said.
Boldrini appreciated China's participation in the 2015 Milan World Expo.
Praising the positive contribution of overseas Chinese to Italy's economic and social development, she welcomed more Chinese tourists and students to visit and study in her country.
While meeting with Grasso, Li called on the two countries to give full play to their strong complementarity in such areas as sustainable development, technological innovation and environmental protection, and cement trade and investment cooperation.
Calling parliamentary exchanges a very important component of the overall relations, Li said such interactions will help lay a solid social foundation for the Sino-Italian ties.
He expressed the hope that the Italian Senate will continue to support the advancement of the China-Italy relations, and promote more progress of bilateral cooperation in diversified fields.
The Chinese premier hoped that more Italian congressmen will visit China so that they can have a better understanding about the country.
Lauding the profound friendship between the two peoples, Grasso said Italy hopes to further cement high-level and parliamentary exchanges with China on the basis of mutual respect and benefit, and enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, culture and interconnectivity.
Li arrived here Tuesday for an official visit to Italy and a trip to the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. He left for Milan later Wednesday to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting summit scheduled from Thursday to Friday.
Italy is the last stop of Li's three-nation European tour, which has taken him to Germany and Russia.
Blue Angels thrill spectators in San Francisco
World's most intimidating nuclear weapons
Standard faces for each countries
Who is China's campus beauty queen?
Netizens fall in love with champion swimmer Ning Zetao
Vibrant 21-year-old and her own Cheongsam brand
Fashion style: Faye Wong vs Cecilia Cheung
Jungle law: leopard preys on impala
Leading director Wang Quan'an detained for 'buying sex'
Top 10 handsome football players
Top 10 Chinese goddesses
Top 20 hottest women in the world in 2014
Top 10 fifth generation jet fighters in the world
Top 10 pure beauties in showbiz
Top 10 world's highest-paid models 2014
The most gorgeous Chinese women
Top 10 most handsome faces in AsiaDay|Week|Month