Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Thursday that China will adopt more preferential measures to increase imports from Tanzania.

Wen said China will give more preferential treatment to imports from Tanzania in terms of import subsides and tariff reductions.

Wen made the remarks during his talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Thursday afternoon. Wen is on an official visit to Tanzania, which is the sixth leg of his seven-nation Africa trip.

After the talks, Wen and Kikwete attended the signing ceremony of a series of agreements between the two countries, including the agreement of economic and technological cooperation.

During the talks, Wen said the Chinese government will encourage Chinese companies to make more investment in Tanzania and step up cooperation with Tanzania in such fields as infrastructures, resources development, agriculture and telecommunications.

China will also continue to provide assistance to Tanzania for its social and economic development, Wen said. China is ready to help Tanzania to build a showcase farming center and an anti- malaria demonstration center. China will explore the possibility of setting up a joint-venture factory of anti-malaria drugs with Tanzania.

Wen said China and Tanzania are all-weather friends. He expressed the wish that the two countries will further strengthen cooperation and communication on international affairs.

Wen also called for closer political ties and wider scope of bilateral cooperation in such fields as culture, education and tourism.

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