China and Croatia have pledged to support each other in a series of crucial issues, including the reform of the United Nations and climate change. The remarks were made at a reception marking the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries in the Croatian capital Zagreb.

China's top legislator Wu Bangguo addressed the reception marking the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties. He praised the cooperation between the two countries on issues including territorial integrity, national security, stability and development, and he urged that both coordinate their stance on international and regional affairs.

Wu also called attention to the importance of trade and economic exchanges in boosting relations.

Wu said the two countries have many opportunities to cooperate in industries such as infrastructure construction, mutual investment and tourism. He said the Chinese government will continue its support for domestic companies to invest in Croatia.

Wu said the two countries are complementary, with their sound industrial bases of tourism, shipbuilding and medicines. He added that Croatia will become an attractive destination for China's overseas investment.

Wu urged that both work toward a breakthrough in fundraising for potential investment.

Croatian President Ivo Josipovic and Speaker of Parliament Boris Sprem also addressed the reception. They looked back at the sound development of the Sino-Crotian relationship over the past 20 years. And with Croatia at the threshold of joining the European Union, they hoped this would provide a boost to the two countries’ comprehensive cooperative partnership.

Wu earlier met with Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic.

Wu is on a six-day visit to Croatia. It's the second leg of his four-nation European tour, and the visit will also take him to Luxemburg and Spain. Before Croatia, he paid a three-day visit to the Netherlands.