11.   He will also meet other Chinese leaders to discuss strengthening economic ties and to see the impact of Chinese market-opening measures.

12.   But a Government official, confirming the top-level meeting, did not outline the measures discussed to strengthen the rupee.

13.   Central European leaders will hold talks Friday and Saturday in the Hungarian town of Keszthely to discuss strengthening ties with the European Union.

14.   NATO defence ministers Wednesday called a meeting at the Hague next Monday of military chiefs from NATO states with troops in Bosnia to discuss strengthening of their troops there.

15.   President Cesar Gaviria met special South Korean envoy Hong Soon Young on Tuesday to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries, officials said.