Head of China's top political advisory body Jia Qinglin says delegates of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference should help the government in its work to support religions and ethnic groups.

At a symposium on religion and minority nationality on Tuesday in Beijing, Jia Qinglin urged CPPCC delegates to maintain close ties with minority groups and listen to their suggestions and requests to better protect their legal interests.

Jia Qinglin also noted he hopes the Chinese Committee of Religious Peace will cooperate closely with people with religious beliefs.

(CRI March 2, 2005)