Hu Jintao meets Barroso to boost ties with EU

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-26-2008 09:44

In Beijing, Chinese President Hu Jintao has met the EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with the European Union Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Beijing, April 25, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Hu Jintao said there have been frequent high-level exchanges between China and the EU in recent years. He said cooperation in various fields has been expanded，and the two sides have increased their coordination and communication on international and regional matters. Hu Jintao added that enhancing China-EU relations is beneficial to both sides and good for maintaining world peace, stability and development.

The Chinese President hopes China and the EU develop bilateral ties further and cement their cooperation. Barroso stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral ties. He said the EU has made efforts to develop its strategic partnership with China. He also wished China success hosting the Beijing Olympics.

Editor:Liu Fang