Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2015. (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
China on Wednesday vowed to support Equatorial Guinea in its economic and social development.
China was willing to strengthen infrastructure construction cooperation with Equatorial Guinea to help its industrial process, help train professionals and share with it management experience and practical technology, said Premier Li Keqiang in a meeting with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
Li said China's industrial upgrading and Equatorial Guinea's efforts to promote economic diversity and industrialization presents broad prospects of cooperation for the two countries.
Li also asked Equatorial Guinea to ensure more favorable conditions for Chinese investment.
Obiang spoke highly of the two countries' friendly ties and cooperation in all areas. He said China was a trustworthy friend and thanked China for its assistance.
He said Equatorial Guinea was ready to further expand cooperation and learn from China's own development path. He also welcomed Chinese companies to invest in Equatorial Guinea.
Obiang is in a state visit to China from April 27 to May 1 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. Xi held talks with Obiang on Tuesday.
