Premier hails strong ties with Finland

China would like to further promote cooperation with Finland in innovation, clean energy, environmental protection and occupational education, said Premier Li Keqiang on Monday.

Li made the remarks when meeting with Maria Lohela, speaker of the Parliament of Finland, who is paying a visit to China from Sunday to Friday.

"The relations between our two countries have been at the forefront of the relations between China and North European countries for many years. We also are encouraged by the fact that our cooperation in various fields has been going from strength to strength," Li said.