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Chinese premier concludes four-nation Asian tour

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-06-03 20:58

YANGON - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left Yangon for Beijing on Thursday after concluding a two-day visit to Myanmar, the last leg of his four-nation Asian tour.

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Wen arrived in Yangon from Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Wednesday for his first visit to Myanmar. It was also the first visit to Myanmar in 16 years by a Chinese premier.

Wen flew to Naypyitaw on Thursday for talks with Myanmar Prime Minister U Thein Sein and a meeting with Senior General Than Shwe, chairman of the State Peace and Development Council.

Wen and Thein Sein witnessed a signing ceremony of 15 cooperation documents covering areas such as a natural gas pipeline, hydropower station and grant aid.

The leaders also attended celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries.

Wen's seven-day Asian tour also took him to South Korea, Japan and Mongolia.