Xi Jinping says visit to Portugal "very fruitful" At a press conference in Lisbon, Chinese President Xi Jinping says his diplomatic visit to Portugal was "very fruitful and a great success". Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa underlined "the importance of Portugal's strategic role in the articulation of the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative", which involves infrastructure development and investments in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. The press conference comes on the second day of a diplomatic visit from the Chinese president to boost economic ties with the country. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES of the press conference