Swiss President says his China tour successful
( 2003-11-22 14:56) (Xinhua)
Visiting Swiss President Pascal Couchepin said here Saturday that his working
visit to China was successful.
Couchepin told a press conference that he held substantial talks with Chinese
President Hu Jintao and had a meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao.
The four-point proposal put forward by Hu on strengthening bilateral
relationship was significant, Couchepin said, adding that Switzerland would like
to promote cooperation with China in major international issues, and expand
exchanges in the fields of banking and insurance.
He pointed out that during his visit, the two sides signed a memorandum of
understanding on scientific cooperation and other documents. "This will further
the cooperation between the two countries on science and tourism," he said.
Couchepin also expressed appreciation for China's strict observance of
obligation in the World Trade Organization, saying that it would add more
confidence for foreign investors.
Couchepin is scheduled to leave Beijing Saturday afternoon for Gansu Province
to continue his visit to China.
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