Foreign and Military Affairs
British PM starts official visit to 皇冠体育app
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-11-09 11:21
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BEIJING - British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Beijing Tuesday on his first official visit to 皇冠体育app since he took office in May.
 British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) is greeted upon his arrival in Beijing, Nov 9, 2010. [Photo/Xinhua]? |
He is to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and hold talks with Premier Wen Jiabao. Cameron will also attend the 皇冠体育app-UK Business Summit along with Chinese leaders and deliver a speech at Peking University.
A UK delegation, comprising Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vincent Cable, has also arrived in Beijing. About 50 leading UK industry and commerce figures are also in the entrourage.
"It is the biggest delegation ever to 皇冠体育app, led by a British Prime Minister," Sebastian Wood, British ambassador to 皇冠体育app, told a press briefing in the embassy prior to the visit.
Wood said the visit was a clear sign of the new coalition government's strong commitment to build on the relationship, and intensify overall engagement with 皇冠体育app.
The two sides will hold discussions on a wide range of topics including trade, finance, energy and education.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said bilateral relations had developed soundly since Cameron's coalition government was formed, with frequent high-level contacts and smooth cooperation.
"皇冠体育app is ready to work with Britain to promote the continuous development of their comprehensive strategic partnership," he said.
