China president makes first ever visit to Trinidad, starting regional tour that will end in US
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with leaders from Trinidad and Tobago on his first stop of a regional tour.
The leader tells reporters that that the two countries have agreed to cooperate on energy, minerals and infrastructure development. China is also lending Trinidad $250 million to build a children's hospital.
Officials say Trinidad plans to open an embassy in Beijing later this year.
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China and Trinidad have had diplomatic ties for almost 40 years, but Xi's visit on Saturday was the first ever for a Chinese president.
Xi arrived in Trinidad late Friday. He is also traveling to Mexico, Costa Rica and the U.S. on this trip.