Premier Li Keqiang stressed the importance of creating a fair business environment and solid legal protection for Chinese investment during his meeting officials from Latin American and Caribbean countries in Beijing on Friday.

Praising current relations between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries, Li said that innovative methods of cooperation would boost the relationship and provide solid foundations for future success.

He made the remarks when meeting heads of the delegations - mostly foreign ministers - attending the first ministerial meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in Beijing.