Chinese Premier Li Keqiang wrapped up his successful Canada visit on Saturday. During his visit, both countries explored various areas of bilateral cooperation and signed 29 accords including three law enforcement agreements.

The visit saw development on many fronts including law enforcement, trade, and economy. Both the countries settled a trade dispute and agreed to start exploratory talks on a free trade pact. China also granted access to Canadian canola to its markets until 2020. Both countries set the goal of doubling their bilateral trade by 2025, from 2015 base.

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Reuters reported that Beijing and Ottawa signed an agreement related to "sharing and return of forfeited assets." A law enforcement agreement between both nations is aimed at increasing cooperating between border agencies. The third agreement is a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Public Security of China and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

According to Xinhua, Li met several high-profile Canadian authorities during hi visit including Speaker of the House of Commons Geoff Regan and Canada's Senate Speaker George Furey. Li expressed the willingness of the National People's Congress to boost the exchange of ideas with House of Commons and Senate. He also met Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre.

Justin Trudeau, who was elected Canada's prime minister last year, is keen on improving ties with China. Canada counts China as its biggest trading partner after the United States and the European Union. Before Li's visit to Canada, Trudeau had visited China.

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