China and the European Union will finish two days of talks on Tuesday to forge a bilateral investment agreement. The negotiations are expected to clarify each side’s approach to key elements of the agreement.

The EU says the pending visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 31 will add dynamism to the talks. The EU also says securing an investment agreement will be vital for improving market access, investor protection, and overall trade relations. China and the EU agreed to launch talks for an investment deal in February 2012.