Chinese President kicks off state visit to Tanzania

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Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd R, front), who is greeted  by Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (1st R, front),  shakes hands with a child upon his arrival at the airport  in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2009. Hu arrived here  on Saturday night for a state visit to Tanzania. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

The president said his visit is aimed at enhancing mutual trust, expanding cooperation, planning for the future and lifting friendly and cooperative relations to a new high.

Hu said he's expecting an in-depth exchange of views with President Kikwete and other Tanzanian leaders on bilateral relations and on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

During his stay, Hu will also meet with Zanzibar President Amani Abeid Karume, attend the completion ceremony of Tanzania's state stadium, and deliver a key-note speech at a welcoming meeting on Monday.

Before leaving Senegal, Hu met with the heads of the country's two legislative bodies.