国内英语新闻:China hopes for better investment conditions in Belarus: premier

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday that China hopes Belarus can offer more favorable conditions for Chinese investors.

Li made the comment during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is on a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday.

China is willing to integrate the Silk Road Economic Belt initiative with the industrial park development strategy of Belarus, focusing on industrial production capacity and equipment manufacturing cooperation, the Chinese premier said.

Li also called for more exchanges in culture and at the local level.

Lukashenko said Belarus appreciates China's adherence to reform and opening-up and peaceful development, adding that his country will learn from China's experience and expand exchanges with China.

Lukashenko said Belarus expects to enhance practical cooperation with China in building infrastructure, industrial park development and science.

Belarus will try to make it more convenient for Chinese businesses to invest in the country, Lukashenko said.