Li Changchun, the member of the Standing Committee of the
Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
Party (CPC), arrived in Geneva on Tuesday for a goodwill visit to
Switzerland.
In a written statement issued upon arrival at the Geneva
airport, Li praised the long-term friendly relationship between
China and Switzerland.
"Relationship between China and Switzerland has kept a good
momentum since the two countries established diplomatic relations
56 years ago," he said.
China attaches great importance to the friendship and
cooperation between the two countries, he added.
Li underscored the great potential in economic cooperation
between China and Switzerland, noting that there are good
opportunities for both countries to enhance their cooperation in
this field.
He hoped that his three-day visit would boost cooperation
between the two countries in all aspects.
On Thursday, Li, who heads a large delegation including several
government ministers, will hold talks in Bern with Swiss President
Moritz Leuenberger, Interior Minister Pascal Couchepin and Foreign
Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey.
(Xinhua News Agency June 14, 2006)
