Chinese PM arrives in Romania

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Monday for an official visit to Romania and a summit with leaders of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

During the visit, Li will hold talks with Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta, and meet Romanian President Traian Basescu, President of the Senate Crin Antonescu and President of the Chamber of Deputies Valeriu Zgonea. He will also deliver a speech at the Romanian parliament.

It is the first visit by a Chinese premier to Romania in 19 years and also Li’s maiden trip to Central and Eastern Europe since he took office in March.

Li will also attend the China-CEE leaders’ meeting in Bucharest.

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