Chinese president Hu Jintao visits Senegal

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-14-2009 09:07

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Chinese President Hu Jintao is in Senegal for his first state visit after the resumption of diplomatic ties in 2005.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R Front) is welcomed by his  Senegalese counterpart Abdoulaye Wade (L Front) at the  airport in Dakar, capital of Senegal, Feb. 13, 2009.  Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in the Senegalese  capital of Dakar on Friday for a state visit to promote  friendly and cooperative relations between the two  countries. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

President Hu was received by his Senegalese counterpart Abdoulaye Wade at a welcoming ceremony at the airport. Hu said friendly cooperation between China and Senegal have brought tangible benefits to the two peoples. The visit aims to deepen mutual understanding and trust, promote cooperation in various fields and raise bilateral relations to a new level.

In addition to his meeting with the Senegalese president, Hu Jintao is also scheduled to meet with the President of the National Assembly, Macky Sall and visit China-aided programs.

Editor:Liu Anqi