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Swiss President says his China tour successful

Visiting Swiss President Pascal Couchepin said Saturday in Beijing that his working visit to China was successful.

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Visiting Swiss President Pascal Couchepin said Saturday in Beijing that his working visit to China was successful.

Couchepin told a press conference that he held substantial talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and had a meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao.

The four-point proposal put forward by Hu on strengthening bilateral relationship was significant, Couchepin said, adding that Switzerland would like to promote cooperation with China in major international issues, and expand exchanges in the fields of banking and insurance.

He pointed out that during his visit, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on scientific cooperation and other documents. "This will further the cooperation between the two countries on science and tourism," he said.

Couchepin also expressed appreciation for China's strict observance of obligation in the World Trade Organization, saying that it would add more confidence for foreign investors.

Couchepin is scheduled to leave Beijing Saturday afternoon for Gansu Province to continue his visit to China.

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