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The governments of Qatar and China yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen co-operation in the energy and financial sectors.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani attended the signing ceremony after their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Hailing China-Qatar relations, the People’s Daily Online quoted Wen as saying “the two nations in recent years have increased mutual political trust and common interests and enjoyed a solid foundation for expanding bilateral win-win co-operation.”