The two countries signed preliminary cooperation agreements to construct a thermoelectric power plant in Rovinari, upgrade two units of a thermoelectric power plant in Deva and build the Tarnita-Lapustesti hydropower station.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang arrived in Romania earlier Monday to attend a China – Central and Eastern Europe summit. He is accompanied by a delegation of high officials and heads of companies.

Romanian exports to China increased from $360 million in 2008 to about $1 billion last year.

Chinese investments in Romania are worth $160 million, while Romanian investments in China hit $280 million.