Chinese premier arrives in Britain for official visit

Source: Xinhua | 02-01-2009 07:50

LONDON, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived here on Saturday for an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral financial cooperation.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with British  Prime Minister Gordon Brown during the dinner Brown hosts  for him at the British prime minister's official residence  on the outskirts of London Jan. 31, 2009. Chinese Premier  Wen Jiabao arrived in London on Jan. 31 for a three-day  visit to Britain. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

"Recent years have seen enhanced China-Britain comprehensive strategic partnership and fruitful cooperation in all areas." Wen said in a statement upon arrival.

"China successfully hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Britain will host the 2012 London Olympic Games. This offers us a new platform to deepen mutual understanding, enhance friendship and expand cooperation," said Wen.