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Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Feb 3.

Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Feb 3.

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BEIJING - On Feb 3,

Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi met Chinese President Xi Jinping

in Beijing, during a week-long state visit to China.

According to state media, Mr Xi said that “despite long distance between the two countries, China and Uruguay share similar ideals and profound friendship”, and the two leaders witnessed the signing of over 10 agreements on investment promotion and trade, among others.

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