Peng Qinghua, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, addressed the opening ceremony of the seminar for parliamentarians from Central Asian and Pacific island countries in Beijing on Oct 22.

Peng said China is ready to work closely with the legislative bodies of relevant countries to create a sound legal and policy environment for achieving common development and prosperity and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

More than 60 parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from five Central Asian and nine Pacific island countries participated in the seminar.