Cyprian Foreign Minister George Iacovou arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon, starting his four-day official visit to China.

During his stay in Beijing, Iacovou will meet or hold talks with Vice President Zeng Qinghong and Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing respectively.

Iacovou is also expected to attend a reception held in the Cyprian Embassy in Beijing, tour a series of scenic spots including the Forbidden City and Summer Palace and watch a Peking Opera performance.

Iacovou is scheduled to conclude his visit, the second since 1984, on Wednesday.

(Xinhua News Agency May 9, 2005)