Premier Wen arrives in Helsinki
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-09-09 08:39
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Helsinki, capital of Finland on
Saturday, kicking off his four-nation tour.
During his stay in Helsinki, Wen is scheduled to attend the 9th China-EU
Summit and the 6th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). He will also pay an official
visit to Finland at the invitation of Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen.
In a written statement upon arrival at the airport, Wen noted that the 6th
ASEM Summit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the ASEM. "I look forward to
in-depth exchanges of views with leaders from Asia and Europe on ways to
increase dialogue and cooperation under new circumstances and work together with
them to strengthen the new-type Asia-Europe comprehensive partnership and build
a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity," he said.
The China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership is growing and expanding
steadily, he said, adding that bilateral cooperation is deepening. "I am
convinced that this China-EU Summit will inject new vitality into China-EU
relations," he said.
China and Finland are trustworthy partners, Wen said. There exists a strong
bond of friendship between the two peoples and the bilateral cooperation has
been steadily enhanced, he said.
China is ready to further boost its friendly relations and cooperation with
Finland in various areas on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual
benefit.
Finland is the first-leg of Wen's visit. He will also visit Britain, Germany
and Central Asia's Tajikistan.
Wen will also attend the 5th Meeting of Prime Ministers of the Member States
of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), due to be held in Tajikistan's
capital of Dushanbe.
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