Beijing, November 27th—Ma Hui, Vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with a delegation of the People’s Party of Spain led by Ana Palacio, former Spanish Foreign Minister.

Ma spoke positively of the relations between the two Parties and the two countries. The CPC is willing to deepen exchanges with political parties of Spain, enhance mutual understanding and political mutual trust, promote “political party+” practical cooperation, and propel the development of China-Spain relations. It is hoped that Spain will play a positive role in advancing the sound and stable development of China-Europe relations.

Palacio noted, the Spanish side stands ready to step up cooperation in various fields including political parties, think tanks, universities, and social organizations, promote the in-depth and solid development of economic and trade relations between the two countries, and inject new impetus into Spain-China comprehensive strategic partnership.