Xi Thanks Chile's Leader For Her Nation's Support

China and Chile should push forward major projects in such areas as infrastructure construction,regional interconnectivity,clean energy and telecommunications as the two countries work to build the Belt and Road, President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.

Xi made the remarks while meeting with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who is on a state visit to China.Bachelet will also attend the twoday Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation starting on Sunday.

The two countries signed cooperative documents to boost collaboration in areas including trade,tourism, agriculture andAntarctic research, with the two presidents aswitnesses.