Chinese President Arrives in Riga for Visit to Latvia

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Chinese President Arrives in Riga for Visit to Latvia

Chinese President Jiang Zemin touched down Riga Monday noon at the start of a state visit to Latvia, the first by a Chinese president to the Baltic country.

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin touched down Riga Monday noon at the start of a state visit to Latvia, the first by a Chinese president to the Baltic country.

Jiang said in his arrival statement that he is expected to exchange views with Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and other leaders of Latvia on bilateral relations and international issues of common concern.

The two sides will jointly "explore new ways of pushing China-Latvia friendly relations and cooperation for comprehensive development in the new century on the basis of principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit," Jiang said.

Jiang expressed his confidence that his visit will help enhancemutual understanding and trust between the two countries, and expand their consensus.

Latvia has created brilliant cultural splendor and scored remarkable achievements in scientific and technological development, and has over the past years witnessed flourishing development in its economy, culture, education and other undertakings, he noted.

Jiang flew in from the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, wherehe had a brief stay over the weekend.

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