Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said in New York on Monday that
China and the European Union (EU) should jointly solidify the
foundation of the Sino-EU strategic partnership, a current priority
to ensure the success of the upcoming 10th Sino-EU summit.
During a meeting with foreign ministers of the EU "troika" on
the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations General
Assembly, Yang urged efforts to advance talks on a cooperation
protocol for the Sino-EU partnership and render the process of
talks into one that pushes forward the development of Sino-EU
relations.
He also called for the two sides to boost dialogue and
consultation in line with mutual respect, mutual benefit and the
win-win principles in properly addressing global issues
together.
The EU ministers, concurring on the significance of the upcoming
10th China-EU summit, said the European side looks forward to
exchanging views with China on a wide range of issues to promote
comprehensive development of bilateral relations.
The two sides also discussed climate change, Africa, the Iranian
nuclear issue.
The EU side expressed appreciation of the important role played
by China in providing assistance to Africa and in addressing
African issues.
The European ministers also pointed out that no quantitative
targets should be set for developing countries concerning climate
change.
(Xinhua News Agency September 25, 2007)
