Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri (R) holds talks with visiting Chinese Special Envoy on Middle East Wang Shijie (L2) at his office in Damascus June 6, 2004. During the talks, the two exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern. After his visit to Palestine and Jordan, Wang arrived in Damascus on Friday for a five-day official visit, which is the last leg on his Middle East tour.

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri (R) holds talks with visiting Chinese Special Envoy on Middle East Wang Shijie (L2) at his office in Damascus June 6, 2004. During the talks, the two exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern. After his visit to Palestine and Jordan, Wang arrived in Damascus on Friday for a five-day official visit, which is the last leg on his Middle East tour.

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otri (R) welcomes visiting Chinese special envoy on Middle East Wang Shijie at his office in Damascus June 6, 2004.