Xi makes rounds with leaders

Updated: 2014-07-15 11:22

(China Daily USA)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Fortaleza, Brazil on Monday to attend the sixth BRICS summit and then start a four-state South America visit in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba. The visit is Xi's second to Latin America since taking office as head of state last year. On Monday, Xi held bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Jacob Zuma and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi will attend the BRICS summit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

 Xi makes rounds with leaders

Fortaleza: First face to face

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second from left) in Fortaleza, Brazil on Monday. Li Xueren / Xinhua

 Xi makes rounds with leaders

Fortaleza: Bridging continents

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with South African President Jacob Zuma (second from left) in Fortaleza, Brazil on Monday. Li Xueren / Xinhua

 Xi makes rounds with leaders

Fortaleza: Leaders convene

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (second from left) in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Monday. Li Xueren / Xinhua

 Xi makes rounds with leaders

Rhodes, Greece: Greek welcome

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) meets with his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias on the island of Rhodes, Greece, on Sunday. Li Xueren / Xinhua

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Rhodes, Greece: Bearing gifts

Greek Prime Minister Chinese Antonis Samaras (right) and a group dressed in traditional costumes welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) on Sunday upon his arrival at the airport of the island of Rhodes before their talks. Xi stopped in Greece on Sunday on his way to attend the sixth BRICS summit in Fortaleza and pay state visits to Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba. AFP Photo / Prime Minister's Press Office

(China Daily USA 07/15/2014 page7)

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