Chinese premier begins Ethiopia visit

cctv.com 12-15-2003 09:28

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has begun his official visit to Ethiopia in the capital Addis Ababa. He's to attend the opening ceremony of the Second Ministerial Conference of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum.

In a written statement at the airport, the premier said it was the common desire of Chinese and African people to enhance friendly contact and establish a new partnership based on long-term stability and cooperation. Premier Wen will hold talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and other African leaders on Sino-African relations, plus regional and international issues of common concern.

Editor:Zhang  Source:CCTV.com