Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says that China will advance cooperation with Iceland in geothermal energy while visiting the Hellisheidi Power Station in southwest Iceland.

At the power station, Wen watched a demonstration of the plant's operation and a video clip about Iceland's geothermal energy. He also attended a seminar with Icelandic geologists and students from China, Kenya and other countries, who are participating in a UN training program in geothermal energy.

As well, Wen said China will strengthen cooperation with Iceland in developing, utilizing, researching and promoting geothermal energy and other clean energy.

Icelandic Foreign Minister Ossur Skarphedinsson, who accompanied Wen during the visit to the power station, said that Iceland is willing to share its expertise with China in geothermal energy and to make the cooperation between the two countries a good example.

The Chinese premier also visited a farm and was well received by a farmer's family on Saturday morning.

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