Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam late on Saturday for a two-day visit. His visit aims to cement economic and friendship ties started between the two countries over four decades ago. He held talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on boosting the traditional friendship between the two countries.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L, front) is greeted by Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete upon his arrival at the airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 14, 2009.	Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) meets with his Tanzanian counterpart Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 15, 2009.

During their talks, the two leaders reviewed the smooth development of Sino-Tanzanian relations and agreed to advance bilateral ties.

On Sunday, Chinese President Hu Jintao also attended the completion ceremony of Tanzania's national stadium and visited a cemetery for Chinese nationals.

Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao (C, front) and Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (R) attend the completion ceremony of the Tanzania National Main Stadium.

Located in the western part of Dar es Salaam, construction of the stadium started in 2005. It was built by a Chinese contractor with financing from the governments of both Tanzania and China at a cost of more than 56 million US dollars. With 60-thousand seats, the ultra-modern stadium is the biggest in Tanzania. President Jakaya Kikwete extended Tanzania's appreciation for China's assistance.