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Published on 24 May 2013

Official visit to Berne of Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang

Bern, 24.5.2013 - At the invitation of President of the Confederation Ueli Maurer, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang paid an official visit to Bern on 24 May 2013. The head of the Chinese government was received by the President of the Confederation, the vice-president of the Federal Council and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Johann Schneider-Ammann. The conclusion of negotiations on a free trade agreement was at the heart of the talks, which also addressed various bilateral and international issues.