Chinese vice premier visits Scotland to expand cooperation

Source: Xinhua | 05-10-2009 08:28

EDINBURGH, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Friday during a visit to Scotland that China hopes to strengthen cooperation with Scotland, especially in the areas of education, culture, tourism and finance.

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Friday during a visit  to Scotland that China hopes to strengthen cooperation with  Scotland, especially in the areas of education, culture,  tourism and finance.

Wang, who is on an official visit to Britain, spoke during a meeting with Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister.

Both sides praised the friendship between China and Scotland and expressed a readiness to strengthen their cooperation as part of an effort to promote the all-round strategic partnership between China and Britain.

During the meeting, the two also exchanged views on how to tackle the global financial crisis.

"Currently we should further strengthen confidence in the market and recover the functions of the financial market as soon as possible," Wang said.