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Guinea-Bissau President Embalo to visit country

The President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo will pay a state visit to China from Tuesday to Saturday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, according to the Foreign Ministry. During the visit, Xi will hold a welcoming ceremony and a banquet, and the two heads of state will hold talks. Premier Li Qiang will also meet with Embalo, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. Beijing believes the visit will inject strong impetus into China's relations with Guinea-Bissau and boost bilateral friendship and cooperation, Lin added.