MINSK, 18 April (BelTA) - China is satisfied with the development of bilateral relations with Belarus, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhang Dejiang said during the meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on 18 April, BelTA has learned.

“China and Belarus always provide each other with assistance and enjoy mutual trust. Our cooperation has been rapidly developing in all areas. We are satisfied with the development of our bilateral relations,” said Zhang Dejiang.

“The two states maintain highly intensive contacts at various levels. This applies to both interregional interaction and also highest-level meetings,” Zhang Dejiang said.

“Our cooperation has acquired all the characteristics of mature interstate relations: a strong political framework, integrated economic interests, active and dynamic humanitarian ties, close cooperation in the international arena,” Zhang Dejiang noted.