Indonesia President starts China visit

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in Beijing Wednesday afternoon, starting a four-day state visit as guest of his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao.

During his stay in Beijng, Susilo will hold talks with Hu Jintao and meet with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, according to diplomatic sources.

A series of agreements on economic, trade and cultural cooperation were expected to be signed after the two presidents' meeting on Thursday.

Besides Beijing, Susilo, who was accompanied by a 100-member delegation, will also visit China's special economic zone and an economic engine Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province.

China and Indonesia agreed to forge a strategic cooperative partnership during Hu Jintao's visit to Indonesia last April.

Hu raised a 7-points proposal while meeting Susilo in Jakarta, vowing to strengthen strategic consultation, expand economic and trade ties and promote cooperation in culture, education, sports and tourism.

Source: Xinhua