Full coverage: Premier Li Visits Mongolia, Attends ASEM

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Ulanbator, the capital of Mongolia, for an official visit. He is also set to attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting. This is Li’s first trip to Mongolia since he took office as the Chinese premier in 2013, and the first official visit by a Chinese premier to the country in six years.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, second from left, arrives in Ulan Bator, capitcal city of Mongolia, on July 13, 2016 for an official visit to Mongolia and the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting summit. [Photo/Provided to China Daily]

Li will hold talks with Mongolia’s new prime minister. He will also meet with its president and chairman of the State Great Hural, Mongolia’s parliament. A series of cooperation deals covering trade, infrastructure, finance and energy, as well as climate change and media exchanges, will be signed during the two-day visit.

This year marks the 20th anniversary since ASEM was launched in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1996. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of some ASEM members.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, second from right, arrives in Ulan Bator, capitcal city of Mongolia, on July 13, 2016 for an official visit to Mongolia and the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting summit. [Photo/Provided to China Daily]