Zhang Dejiang (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, shakes hands with Sergei Naryshkin, chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2013. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

BEIJING -- Top legislator Zhang Dejiang held talks with Sergei Naryshkin, chairman of Russia's State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament, on Monday in Beijing.

Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature, and Naryshkin also attended the sixth meeting of the cooperation committee of the NPC and the Russian State Duma, which opened on Monday.

In their talks, Zhang said China and Russia are each the other's most important strategic coordination partner, citing President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia in March.

Zhang called on both countries to carry out the consensus of the top leaders of the two countries and promote the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.

The NPC would like to boost relations with the Russian State Duma, adhere to the regular exchange mechanism and bring legislative relations to a new high, Zhang said.

On legislative relations, Zhang tabled a three-point proposal, calling for more support on bilateral and multilateral tiers for issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns.

Zhang appealed for sharing more legislative experiences concerning stability, macro controls, people's livelihood and economic modernization.

To consolidate the social foundation for bilateral friendship, Zhang also called for more exchanges of visits between legislators of the two countries, particularly young legislators, and more publicity for concepts featuring China-Russia friendship.

Naryshkin said it is Russia's diplomatic priority to develop the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination with China.

Naryshkin underscored Russia's continued support for China on important issues.

Naryshkin said the Russian State Duma places great importance on developing ties with the NPC and would like to promote legislative cooperation through specialized committees, step up sharing experiences in state governance and boost cooperation in trade and the economy, culture and other areas.

Naryshkin will also visit northeast China's Heilongjiang Province before concluding his visit on Tuesday.

Zhang Dejiang (3rd R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, and Sergei Naryshkin (2nd L), chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, attend the sixth meeting of the cooperation committee of the National People's Congress and the Russian State Duma in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2013. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Zhang Dejiang (3rd L), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, holds talks with Sergei Naryshkin (3rd R), chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2013. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)