BEIJING – President Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Monday in the Chinese capital Beijing on a four-day state visit, during which he is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other officials.
Abbas is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping on Tuesday following official state ceremonies at Tiananmen Square, outside the gate to the Great Hall of the People.
The two leaders are expected to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the Palestinian issue, including Israeli violations against the Palestinian people.
The two sides are also expected to sign a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding on boosting mutual cooperation in various fields.
Abbas is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the China National Institute of Administration on Wednesday evening. He will also lay a wreath at the monument of the Chinese people’s heroes and then meet with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
(WAFA)
