BEIJING - Wang Jiarui, chief of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee met with Mongolian Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Mongolian People's Party Sukhbaatar Batbold on Thursday.

Wang hailed Batbold's contribution to the promotion of China-Mongolia bilateral ties and relations between the two parties, saying China values the development of the bilateral ties and is ready to boost mutual political trust as well as pragmatic cooperation between the two parties.

Wang congratulated Batbold on the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Mongolian People's Party.

Batbold echoed Wang's remarks by offering his congratulating on the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, adding that the party-to-party relationship is an important part of China-Mongolia bilateral ties.

Batbold said the Mongolian People's Party would consistently work to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the CPC at all levels and continue to promote the China-Mongolia relationship to new heights.

Batbold arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day visit to China as guest of Premier Wen Jiabao.