At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, a Delegation of the People’s Republic of China headed by Tang Jiaxuan, State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China, pays an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia on 28-29 August 2006.

Yesterday the delegation met with his host the Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, while today meetings are expected to be held with the President Branko Crvenkovski and Assembly Chairman Ljubisa Georgievski.

The issues to be elaborated at the meetings are related to the bilateral cooperation and the prospects of its further intensification, primarily in the field of economy. Furthermore, views will be exchanged about several issues of regional and international character, MFA announced.