Beijing, Sha'ban 28, 1433, Jul 18, 2012, SPA - The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon met today Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing. Chinese News Agency "Xinhua" said Ban Ki-moon is visiting the Chinese capital to attend a forum on "China-Africa Cooperation." Earlier, the Secretary General held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, which covered China's stance on Syria. During the talks, the Foreign Minister expressed China's support for UN efforts to mediate in reaching a political solution (in Syria). --SPA 11:22 LOCAL TIME 08:22 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1016377