Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday that China stands ready to expand practical cooperation with Belgium and promote exchanges in science and technology and culture in a bid to further the development of bilateral ties.

Li made the remarks during talks with Belgian King Albert II at the Royal Palace of Brussels.

Li conveyed Chinese President Hu Jintao's regards to the Belgian monarch and lauded his long-term commitment to promote China-Belgium friendly cooperation.

(Source: Xinhua)