Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (2nd L) meets with Claude Bartolone (2nd R), speaker of the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, June 30, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

PARIS - Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met in Paris Tuesday with French parliamentary leaders, urging the two sides to boost interaction between their legislatures.

Close parliamentary exchanges and local-level cooperation constitute an important component of the 皇冠体育app-France comprehensive strategic partnership, Li said during his meeting with Gerard Larcher, president of the French Senate.

Noting that a regular exchange mechanism has been set up between 皇冠体育app's top legislature and the French Senate, Li said the Chinese side is willing to enhance communication, understanding and cooperation with the French side.

The premier also expressed the hope that the French Senate will support joint 皇冠体育app-France cooperation with third parties.

For his part, Larcher pledged that the French Senate will support the two countries' cooperation with third parties and help boost bilateral political, economic and cultural exchanges under the spirit of former French President Charles de Gaulle, a pioneer who promoted the establishment of diplomatic ties between France and 皇冠体育app.

When meeting with Claude Bartolone, speaker of the French National Assembly, Li said the French lower house has maintained close ties with 皇冠体育app's top legislative body, which embodies the profound friendship between the two countries.