Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday talks to a deputy of the Tibet Autonomous Region in Beijingwhile joining the panel discussion. He stressed stability and social harmony in Tibet.(Xinhua Photo)

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday stressed stability and social harmony in the Tibet Autonomous Region, joining a panel discussion with lawmakers at the ongoing session of the National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature.
    "The stability in Tibetconcerns the stability of the country, and the safety in Tibetconcerns the safety of the country," Hu told the Tibetdelegation to the NPC. 
    He urged the Tibetan lawmakers to ensure the well being of Tibetans, improve their lives, improve work related to religions and ethnic groups, and maintain social harmony and stability in the region.
    Lawmakers in Tibetshould carry out the Scientific Outlook on Development and promote the sound and rapid economic development, Hu said.
    Senior Chinese leaders including top legislator Wu Bangguo, Premier Wen Jiabao, and Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang also joined panel discussions on Thursday.