Chinese president starts visit to Mauritius(1)

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PORT LOUIS, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived Monday in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, for a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral friendship and cooperation.
He was greeted at the airport by Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam.
Chinese President Hu Jintao (L Front) shakes hands with Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam greeting him upon his arrival in Port Louis for a state visit Feb. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)Photo Gallery>>>
"The China-Mauritius relationship has become a model of solidarity and cooperation between two developing countries," Hu said in a statement released upon his arrival.
The two countries have carried out fruitful cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, culture, education and tourism since they forged diplomatic ties in 1972, Hu said.
Chinese President Hu Jintao (L Front), accompanied by Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam (R Front), inpsects the honor guard upon his arrival in Port Louis for a state visit Feb. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)Photo Gallery>>>
His visit will enhance mutual understanding and trust, deepen the traditional friendship and promote mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Mauritius, said the Chinese president.
It will also help take China-Mauritius relations to a new high, Hu added.
Chinese President Hu Jintao (R Front), accompanied by Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam (L), inpsects the honor guard upon his arrival in Port Louis for a state visit Feb. 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)Photo Gallery>>>
During the visit, the last leg of his five-nation "journey of friendship and cooperation," Hu is expected to meet with Mauritian President Anerood Jugnauth and hold talks with Ramgoolam.
The two countries will sign a number of cooperation documents during Hu's two-day visit.
Hu flew into Port Louis from Dar es Salaam, after paying a state visit to Tanzania. He earlier visited Saudi Arabia, Mali and Senegal.
Chinese president leaves Tanzania for Mauritius DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao wrapped up his two-day state visit to Tanzania and left here Monday for Mauritius to continue his five-nation "journey of friendship and cooperation."
In Dar es Salaam, Hu held talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and met Zanzibar President Amani Abeid Karume to exchange views on bilateral ties, the implementation of the measures announced at the landmark China-Africa summit in 2006, and the global financial crisis.Chinese president delivers key-note speech on China-Africa ties DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday delivered a key-note speech on China-Africa ties at a welcoming rally attended by people from various sectors in Tanzania.
In his speech, Hu reaffirmed that the Chinese people have always cherished the traditional friendship with Africa and will continue to do so in the future.