BEIJING, Nov. 12  -- China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang met visiting Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso here Wednesday.

Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), told Humala that China has always cherished its relations with Peru and expects to deepen cooperation with it in all areas.

The NPC would like to work with the Peruvian parliament to jointly create a favorable legal environment for cooperation between the two countries, Zhang said.

Humala told Zhang that the comprehensive strategic partnership with China is vital to Peru and the Peruvian parliament will play an active role in advancing the country's cooperation with China.

Humala attended the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting Tuesday and is paying a working visit to China.