China, Costa Rica to boost legislation cooperation (2)

（Xinhua）  08:54, July 10, 2013  

Interactions between legislatures are an important part of the state-state relationship, Zhang said, suggesting the two sides should enhance mutual trust, boost economic cooperation and exchange experience of governance.

According to Zhang, China will firmly support Costa Rica's adherence to the country's development path in accordance with its own national conditions, and he thanked the Costa Rican side for sticking to the one-China policy involving Taiwan- and Tibet-related issues among others.

The two sides should continue to support each other regarding issues involving core interests, said the top Chinese legislator.

Mendoza said the people of the two countries have come to know each other better and better and their national sentiments have improved with the increased interactions.

Costa Rica looks forward to closer cooperation with China politically, economically and culturally, he said, adding that his country is willing to play an important role in promoting the relationship between China and other Latin American countries.

The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly is willing to boost cooperation with the NPC to promote reciprocal cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, tourism and other areas as well as sub-national cooperation.

During the meeting, Mendoza also reiterated that Costa Rica will continue to adhere to the one-China policy.