China and Spain have signed cooperation deals and business contracts worth more than 4 billion U.S. dollars during a visit by the Spanish Prime Minister.
It's one of the important outcomes of talks between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and the Spanish leader, Mariano Rajoy.
The two sides have signed 14 documents covering cooperation in areas including nuclear power, telecommunication, finance and tourism.
Premier Li Keqiang says China will encourage companies to invest in Spain and hopes Spain could provide more legal and policy guarantees as well as visa facilitation.
Rajoy says Spain is willing to expand cooperation with China.
"The economic and trade cooperation between China and Spain is quite fruitful. I hope my visit will promote further development of economic and trade ties between the two countries."
He also says Spain welcomes more Chinese tourists and will provide visas within 48 hours.
Premier Li Keqiang has applauded the decision.
"China is not only willing to enhance economic and technological cooperation with Spain, but also willing to expand people-to-people exchanges. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is very kind to offer to provide convenience to Chinese citizens in terms of visa procedures. The shortening of time spent on visa procedures can substantially facilitate the friendship and understanding between the two peoples."
During their talks, the Chinese premier also spoke positively of the role played by Spain in promoting the development of China-EU relations.
Rajoy's four-day visit to China concludes on Saturday. He's due to meet with President Xi Jinping later today.
