BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Finland, and deepen cooperation in sectors including telecommunications, clean technology, special vessel building, new-type urban development, and life and health to achieve higher-level mutual benefits, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said when holding talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing on Tuesday.

The Chinese and Finnish national flags. (Photo: VCG)

China welcomes more high-quality imports from Finland and encourages its enterprises to invest in Finland, Li said.

Following the talks, Li and Orpo witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents covering science and technology, housing and urban-rural development, customs, culture and tourism, economy and trade, and energy.