国内英语新闻:China's top legislator pledges stronger ties with Namibia

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang met with Namibia's National Council Chairman Asser Kapere in Beijing on Thursday.

Calling Namibia an important cooperation partner, Zhang said China hopes to improve political trust and cooperation with the African country and strengthen coordination in global affairs.

The two countries' legislatures should strengthen exchanges and cooperation and share experience, said Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Kapere said the two countries are all-weather friends and their governments and parliaments enjoy very good relations.

He expects to enhance exchanges and cooperation of both countries.