China and EU establish high-level economic dialogue

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-25-2008 17:26

China and the European Union have established high-level economic and trade dialogue, after a meeting between Premier Wen Jiabao and the EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

Wen Jiabao and Barroso made the announcement at a  press conference today (Friday).(CCTV.com)

Wen Jiabao and Barroso made the announcement at a press conference today (Friday) following their talks. The two agreed to expand economic and trade cooperation and jointly promote the Doha round talks process.

Wen and Barroso agreed to continue to promote the Sino-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and maintain high-level contacts. They also promised to use dialogue to properly handle differences, based on the principles of equity, openness and mutual benefits.

On the aspect of sustainable development, the two agreed to upgrade the mode for scientific and technological cooperation, strengthen cooperation on energy efficiency, environmental protection, climate change and technological innovation.

Editor:Zhang Jia