Full coverage: Premier Li Attends UN Conferences, Visits Canada and Cuba

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At the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has wrapped up his three-day trip with speeches delivered on a wide range of issues.

Chinese premier Li Keqiang attends the general debate of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sept 21, 2016. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has been a major theme at this year’s U.N. General Assembly. Li said many of today’s problems cannot be solved without development.

To help deal with the refugee crisis, Li has promised a total of U.S.$300 million in assistance funding. He also met with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Li said economic and trade cooperation is a key factor of the bilateral relationship, and called for swifter investment treaty negotiations.

Britain’s Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project was also a highlight of Li’s trip, as he met with French President Francois Hollande. The two leaders pledged to work together to ensure that the project moves forward smoothly.