President Hu attends G8-emerging economies dialogue, visits Italy, Portugal--English--人民网

Hu holds talks with Italian president in Rome

Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Monday, calling for a boost to ties between the two countries.

Chinese president meets Italian prime minister on bilateral ties

Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Monday pledged their countries' efforts to further promote bilateral relations and cooperation in a number of areas.

Itinerary

·To pay a state visit to Italy from July 5 to 8.
·To attend meetings between G8 and emerging economies from July 8 to 10 in L'Aquila, Italy.
·To pay a state visit to Portugal from July 10. (more)

Topics

·Further cooperation on tackling the financial crisis.
·Global challenges such as climate change, energy and food security, international trade and development issues.(more)

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