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Slovenian PM expects more economic co-op with China
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-08-28 14:32 Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said on Thursday that the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu and the accompanying strong business delegation would boost economic cooperation between the two countries. During their talks, Pahor told Hui that Slovenia attaches great importance to China's development and regard China as its most important partner in Asia. He said that in the face of global financial crisis Slovenia would like to further strengthen friendly cooperation with China, expanding exchange and cooperation in areas such as business and transportation. "As a small and open economy, Slovenia is trying to successfully deal with the economic crisis also by being more intensively present on the Chinese market." Pahor said that Slovenia would attend the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai although on a smaller-scale than originally planned. Hui, who was on an official visit to Slovenia, was accompanied by a delegation of around 80 representatives from 60 Chinese companies, who held talks with Slovenian business people at the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Hui meanwhile said that China highly appreciated positions Slovenia takes on important international issues. "We are happy with the positive role Slovenia plays within the EU and we highly appreciate Slovenia's support for and understanding of China when it comes to its biggest worries and vital interests," he said.
Slovenia is the first leg of Hui's European tour, which will also take him to Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia. Hui will also attend the third World Climate Conference, which is scheduled to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from August 31 to September 4. (For more biz stories, please visit Industries)
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