On Wednesday in the UK Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and British Prime Minister Tony
Blair reached wide-ranging agreement on bilateral relations and
major international issues.
During their talks in London both Wen and Blair spoke highly of
current Sino-British relationships since the two countries
established their comprehensive strategic partnership. They
expressed satisfaction over the first round of strategic dialogue,
economic and trade ties and good communication and coordination on
major international and regional issues.
Both leaders agreed China and Britain should consolidate their
bilateral relationship from a long-term strategic perspective and
maintain regular exchanges at a high level. This would assist guide
in a new era for the development of the comprehensive strategic
partnership.
They also agreed to further promote bilateral economic and trade
cooperation, increase two-way investment and give support to the
growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Wen and Blair vowed to improve the mechanism for high-level
talks on sustainable development, energy cooperation, climate
change and environmental protection. They also reached consensus on
expanding cooperation in education, culture, youth exchanges and
the Olympics.
On international issues Wen and Blair said both China and
Britain would continue making contributions to the settlement of
the Middle East conflicts, that coordinated positions were needed
to find the best solution to Iran's nuclear dispute and that the
nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula should be resolved peacefully
through diplomatic negotiations.
After the talks the two leaders attended the signing ceremony of
cooperation documents on the establishment of China-Britain task
forces on energy and climate change.
Blair reiterated that Britain adheres to the one-China policy.
On Wednesday Wen Jiabao also met with British Chancellor, Gordon
Brown.
Closer Hong Kong and London Ties Benefit Both:
British Minister
(Xinhua News Agency September 14, 2006)
