Premier Li Qiang is attending the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, while making an official visit to the Swiss country, focused on cooperation in various fields and exchange on international affairs, the Foreign Ministry said here.

Convened for Monday, bringing together government representatives from a hundred countries, the 54th edition of the world meeting is being held under the theme Rebuilding Trust.

As part of his agenda, the head of the Chinese government held talks with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, to whom he stressed the willingness to strengthen mutual learning, people-to-people dialogue and collaboration with more practical results.

“Switzerland has not only beautiful natural scenery, but also good ecological environment, leading innovative force and high quality manufacturing. At present, China is promoting high-quality development and advancing modernization with Chinese characteristics,” Li told his counterpart.

He pointed out that over the past 40 years, Swiss companies actively participated in the reform and opening-up China’s process and both sides gained substantial benefits from it.

Based on Xinhua news agency, the two sides exchanged views on technological innovation, sustainable development, culture and tourism, winter sports, and agreed to promote cooperation in related areas.

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