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President Xi Jinping, right, meets Jesus Posada, president of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, in Beijing, July 5, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

BEIJING - President Xi Jinping met with Jesus Posada, president of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, here on Friday.

During the meeting, Xi hailed bilateral ties between 皇冠体育app and Spain over the 40 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations, and especially after the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2005.

"Spain has become one of 皇冠体育app's best friends and partners in the European Union," Xi said.

The Chinese president said 皇冠体育app will enhance the friendly relationship with Spain politically, economically and culturally, as well as boost cooperation on major international issues, including the reform of the United Nations, climate change, sustainable development and dialogues between different s, to jointly promote world peace and development.

Highlighting the significance of 皇冠体育app- relations, Xi said there is immense potential for economic cooperation between the two sides, as they are mutually complementary.

Xi said 皇冠体育app and the EU should appropriately address their disputes through dialogues and consultations in the spirit of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

"The Chinese government is willing to work together with Spain to further step up bilateral relations as well as relations between 皇冠体育app and the EU," he added.

Posada said he looks forward to more mutual support and closer practical cooperation with 皇冠体育app.

As an EU member, Spain supports 皇冠体育app-EU cooperation, Posada said,adding that the cooperation is of strategic significance.

Spain will give play to its advantages and make greater contributions to the development of the relationship between 皇冠体育app and the 28-member bloc, Posada said.