Shi Guangsheng, Chinese minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, met with a delegation of Swiss government officials and businessmen in Beijing November 8, led by Pascal Couchepin, head of Federal Department of Public Economy.

The two sides spoke highly of the development of bilateral economic and trade ties, and exchanged views on relevant issues.

Shi also expounded China's principled position on access to the World Trade Organization. (Xinhua)