Chinese top legislator Li Peng arrived in Buenos Aires Wednesday to continue his five-nation visit to North Africa and Latin America.
In a written statement distributed upon his arrival at the airport, Li said he is looking forward to exchanging views with Argentine leaders on bilateral relations and international issues of mutual concern.
Bilateral exchange and cooperation in various fields have increased steadily ever since the two countries established diplomatic relations 29 years ago, he said.
Top-level exchanges between the two countries have laid a solid foundation for the future development of the bilateral relationship, he said.
Li, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said the purpose of the visit is to deepen friendship, expand consensus and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
He is expected to meet with Argentine President Fernando de la Rua, Provisional President of the Senate Mario Anibal Losada and President of the Chamber of Deputies Rafael Pascual.
Li Peng is on a five-nation visit to North Africa and Latin America, which has brought him to Algeria and Cuba and will take him to Uraguay and Tunis.
( November 8, 2001)
