China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Thursday with visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, advocating increased cultural exchanges between the two sides.

Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, commended China-Thailand relations during the meeting, saying that their partnership has been strengthened over the years.

He praised the efforts by the Thai Royal family including the princess in advancing bilateral ties and voiced hope for the two sides to further communicate and learn from each other in the cultural sector.

Sirindhorn said the two sides have achieved much through cooperation in various fields and she is willing to make more efforts for the Thailand-China friendship.