Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Zurich by special plane on the afternoon of January 27, 2009 for an official visit to Switzerland, during which he will also attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Switzerland is the first leg of Wen’s European tour.

It is Premier Wen's first visit to Switzerland since he assumed the post. He is scheduled to hold talks with President of the Swiss Confederation Hans-Rudolf Merz in the Swiss capital of Bern, exchanging views on bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

During his stay in Switzerland, Wen will also attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and give a speech on the measures China has taken to deal with the global financial crisis and on the cooperation of the international community to cope with the crisis. He will also meet with WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab, as well as representatives from the International Business Council (IBC) and the International Media Council (IMC) of the World Economic Forum.

Premier Wen will leave for Germany on the evening of January 28 after concluding his visit to Switzerland. He will also visit the European Union headquarters, Spain and Britain.