Chinese premier in Uruguay on first stop of regional tour

Chinese premier in Uruguay on first stop of regional tour
by Staff Writers
Montevideo (AFP) June 22, 2012

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Uruguay Friday, his first stop on a multi-nation visit to South America.

Wen's arrival marks the first time a Chinese premier has visited Uruguay since diplomatic ties were established in 1988.

In a statement, Wen said that he and his counterparts would discuss international and regional issues of mutual interest.

A Uruguay foreign ministry source told AFP there was strong government interest in having Chinese investors fund the building of a deepwater port in the southeast department of Rocha.

China is Uruguay's second-largest trading partner after Brazil.

Wen, whose stay wraps up Saturday, is also scheduled to visit Chile and Argentina on his trip to the region.

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