Chinese Visit

In pics: Michael D Higgins meets Xi Jinping at the Áras

The president hosted the Chinese vice president at Áras an Uachtaráin – and here’s what happened in photos.
4.11pm, 20 Feb 2012
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THE FINAL DAY of Xi Jinping’s visit to Ireland saw China’s vice president pay a visit to Michael D Higgins earlier today.

The two leaders held talks in Áras an Uachtaráin to discuss links between Ireland and China.

Take a look at the pictures here:

In pics: Michael D Higgins meets Xi Jinping at the Áras
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