Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Weimin announces at the regular press conference.

At the invitation of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius of the Republic of France will pay an official visit to China from July 9 to 11.

During the visit, Premier Wen Jiabao and other Chinese leaders will meet with Foreign Minister Fabius. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will have talks with him. The two sides will exchange in-depth views on China-France relations, China-EU relations and international and regional issues of common interest. We hope this visit will step up their political mutual trust and practical cooperation, enhance their communication and coordination in international affairs and boost the sound and steady development of China-France comprehensive strategic partnership.