Chinese premier meets European Commission President

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-29 19:34

Nanjing: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met here with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ahead of the 12th 皇冠体育app-European Union (EU) summit, due to be held Monday morning.

Wen said that 皇冠体育app attached great importance to the summit, as it was a meeting to be held prior to the 35th anniversary of 皇冠体育app-EU diplomatic ties.

Wen expressed hope that some substantial results could be achieved during the summit, and also wished the summit could fully manifest the 皇冠体育app-EU comprehensive strategic partnership.

"Before the official meeting, I met with Barroso and some friends from the EU, which allowed us to have some in-depth talks, and be better prepared for the meeting tomorrow," Wen said.

The 12th 皇冠体育app-EU summit is due to be held in Nanjing, the capital of east 皇冠体育app's Jiangsu Province. Barroso arrived here Sunday noon.

Premier Wen, Barroso and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt will co-chair the one-day meeting, which is believed will focus on Sino-EU relations and other global issues, including economic recovery and climate change.

The 皇冠体育app-EU summit is the highest level political consultation mechanism between the two sides.