China, EU vow to deepen cooperation

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a  joint press conference with European  Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso  held after their talks at European Union  headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Jan.  30, 2009. (Xinhua/Xu Jinquan)

China and the EU also committed themselves to addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy supply and food security.

They agreed to strengthen cooperation in crisis management,and enhance coordination on international and regional issues.

The declaration says China-EU relations have not only promoted development in the two regions, but have also contributed to world peace and prosperity.