国内英语新闻:Chinese VP, senior security official meet Thai legislative leader

BEIJING,March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao and senior security official Meng Jianzhu met with President of Thailand's National Legislative Assembly Pornpetch Wichitcholchai on Wednesday.

Li reviewed the long-standing friendship between the two countries, saying China and Thailand have always respected and supported each other and worked together productively.

Li called on the two countries to make best of the 40th anniversary of China-Thailand relations, implement leaders' consensus, enhance practical cooperation and bring China-Thailand all-round strategic partnership to a new high.

Meng, head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reviewed the smooth cooperation in law enforcement and security cooperation between the two countries in recent years.

Meng said China would like to work more closely with Thailand on fighting against drug, cracking down on cross-border organized crimes and stepping up cybersecurity.

Pornpetch said Thailand-China friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples.

Pornpetch said Thailand expects stronger cooperation with China in railway, infrastructure and other fields and more benefits for the two peoples.

Pornpetch pledged the positive role of Thailand's National Legislative Assembly in boosting cooperation.

Pornpetch held talks with top Chinese legislator Zhang Dejiang on Tuesday.

Pornpetch and his delegation will conclude China visit on Saturday.