BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- China and Albania will simplify visa application procedures for each other's citizens and issue five-year multiple entry visas for business, tourism, and family visits.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the announcement at a press briefing after a meeting with his Albanian counterpart Ditmir Bushati on Friday. They signed a memorandum of understanding to promote people-to-people exchanges.

Wang said China encourages more Chinese tourists to pay visits to the friendly and beautiful European country.

The two ministers agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation so as to benefit the two peoples.