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Chinese premier leaves Beijing for official visits to Latin American nations

Xinhua, May 17, 2015 Adjust font size:

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left Beijing on Sunday morning for official visits to Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Chile.

Li will visit the four Latin American countries at the invitation of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria.

During his visit, Li will explore the possibility of diversifying trade with Latin American countries and importing more high value-added products.

According to the Ministry of Commerce, Li will discuss deepening cooperation in areas including bilateral industrial and technology cooperation, infrastructure development, building of FTAs, human resources training, and financial support.

Premier Li's wife Cheng Hong left with him in the same special flight. Endi