BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor, Yu Zhengsheng, met with Mitja Bervar, president of Slovenia's upper house National Council, in Beijing on Thursday, vowing to strengthen bilateral ties.

Hailing the friendship between the countries, Yu said China values its relations with Slovenia, and considers it a good friend and partner.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said the CPPCC is ready for more exchanges with Slovenia's upper house National Council to share experience.

Bervar said Slovenia is committed to closer cooperation with China in the economy, culture and education.