Chinese vice president meets former Austrian president

Source: Xinhua| 2017-09-07 22:16:54|Editor: Xiang Bo
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Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao (R) meets with former Austrian President Heinz Fischer in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Thursday met with former Austrian President Heinz Fischer in Beijing.

Li said China-Austria relations have developed soundly since the two nations forged diplomatic ties 46 year ago.

China appreciates Austria's support in Belt and Road construction and China-Europe cooperation, he said.

He said he hopes the two sides could expand practical cooperation and deepen friendship in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and win-win, so as to promote the development of bilateral ties.

Fischer said Austria attaches great importance to relations with China and is delighted to see a prosperous China.

He suggested the two nations beef up cooperation in politics, economics and trade, culture and winter sports.

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