sexta-feira, 17 de dezembro de 2010

Chinese premier arrives in Pakistan


Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao arrived in Pakistan Friday for talks on strengthening business relationships between the countries.
Wen came to Pakistan after a visit to India.
Wen is expected to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday for formal talks, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
The two leaders along with business leaders from both nations will work on a five-year-plan to expand business and trade relations, the APP reported.
The leaders will also discuss deals about investments in transportation, solar and wind energy projects, the news agency reported.
While the talks were scheduled to get very serious, Wen's trip started out in a festive mood. He was greeted at his plane with a red carpet, gifts of flowers and a 21-gun salute.
Wen had just been in India for a three-day visit where he participated in a business forum.
Bilateral trade is expected to hit $60 billion this year, making China India's largest trading partner. CNN