SHANGHAI, May 13 (Hina) - Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on Monday arrived in Shanghai, the first city he will visit on his tour of China, which is to last several days.
SHANGHAI, May 13 (Hina) - Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on
Monday arrived in Shanghai, the first city he will visit on his tour
of China, which is to last several days. #L#
Mesic arrived at the invitation of Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
Talks with senior Chinese officials are expected to focus on
bilateral issues, the situation in the region, and the key issues of
world politics.
The Croatian president will today meet Shanghai mayor Chen
Yuliamg.
With a population of 17 million, Shanghai is China's biggest city
and the most important economic centre. With the help of foreign
investors China has been investing sizeable amounts of capital in
the city's development.
Mesic is accompanied by a group of businessmen, whose visit was
organised by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce. Trade between
Croatia and China has been marked by a high imbalance on Croatia's
part. China will be Croatia's partner-country at this year's Zagreb
Autumn Fair.
(hina) rml