Full coverage: Premier Li Visits Mongolia, Attends ASEM
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is in Mongolia for a two-day visit, and to attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit in the capital, Ulan Bator. A welcome ceremony was held in which Li was received by Mongolia’s new prime minister, Jargaltulga Erdenebat.
![Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]](http://big5.cctv.com/gate/big5/p1.img.cntv.cn/photoworkspace/contentimg/2016/07/14/2016071416174148932.jpg)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]
Li will also meet the country’s president and parliament chairman. A series of cooperation deals covering trade, infrastructure, finance and energy, as well as climate change and media exchanges will be signed. This year marks the 20th anniversary since ASEM was launched in Bangkok, Thailand.
Li is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of some other ASEM members. This is Li’s first trip to Mongolia since he took office as China’s premier in 2013, and also the first official visit by a Chinese premier to the country in six years.
![Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]](http://big5.cctv.com/gate/big5/p1.img.cntv.cn/photoworkspace/contentimg/2016/07/14/2016071416250062768.jpg)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]
![Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]](http://big5.cctv.com/gate/big5/p1.img.cntv.cn/photoworkspace/contentimg/2016/07/14/2016071416181264702.jpg)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is greeted by his Mongolian counterpart, Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat at a welcoming ceremony on July 14, 2016 at Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Li Keqiang is paying an official visit to Mongolia, where he is also scheduled to attend the 11th summit of ASEM, an intergovernmental forum aimed at fostering political dialogue and boosting cooperation in various areas across Asia and Europe. [Photo: Xinhua]
