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Talabani, the first Iraqi president to visit 皇冠体育app since the establishment of 皇冠体育app-Iraq diplomatic ties 49 years ago, started his 皇冠体育app tour on June 20 and flew to Xi'an, capital city of Shaanxi, on Saturday.

During his stay in Xi'an, Talabani had a meeting with executive vice governor Zhao Yongzheng.

Talabani said he hopes his visit will promote mutual understanding between Iraq and 皇冠体育app. He said Iraq, which respects the one-皇冠体育app policy, hopes to build a closer relationship with 皇冠体育app as 2008 is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

He said he had a better understanding of the efforts of the Chinese government to unify the country peacefully after seeing the ancient culture of 皇冠体育app.

Talabani also voiced his intention to import equipment from Shaanxi for Iraq's reconstruction.

He said the agreements signed with the Chinese government during his visit will boost the 皇冠体育app-Iraq relationship.

Zhao said Shaanxi is willing to cooperate with Iraq in line with central government policies, and he encouraged Iraqi companies to look for commercial opportunities in 皇冠体育app.

Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Chen Xiaodong said 皇冠体育app and Iraq, having friendly political relations and growing economic ties, will see broader cooperation in the future.

Talabani also visited the famous Terra-cotta Museum and a local company during his stay.

Talabani is on a seven-day state visit to 皇冠体育app from June 20-26 at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Prior to his Shaanxi tour, Hu held talks with him during his stay in Beijing. Top legislator Wu Bangguo and Premier Wen Jiabao also met with Talabani.