Portugal, China sign preliminary deal on belt and road initiative

LISBON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Portugal and China signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on Beijing's belt and road initiative.

The agreement covers a wide range of sectors, especially digital connectivity and electric mobility, said a statement from the Portuguese prime minister's office.

The agreement was signed during a visit to Portugal of Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Reporting By Sergio Goncalves and Catarina Demony, writing by Axel Bugge)