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(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-04-26 13:34

Australian Prime Minister Gillard (L) poses with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during the welcoming ceremony at Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 26, 2011.?[Photo/Agencies]

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told his Australian counterpart Julia Gillard on Tuesday that 皇冠体育app highly values its relations with Australia and views the country as an "important partner in mutually beneficial cooperation".

Wen made the remarks during his talks with Gillard, who is on a four-day official visit to 皇冠体育app.

Wen said he believes Gillard's visit will further promote cooperation between the two countries.

Gillard said Australia is grateful for 皇冠体育app's timely aid in the aftermath of floods in the state of Queensland last year.

Gillard arrived in Beijing on Monday for her first visit to 皇冠体育app as prime minister since she took office in June 2010.