Second China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue reaches lots of consensus

Source: Xinhua | 05-12-2009 09:08

LONDON, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan and Britain's Chancellor Darling jointly held the Second China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue here Monday and reached lots of consensus.

Under the theme of "supporting sustainable growth through enhanced China-UK cooperation," the two sides had an in-depth discussion of topics ranging from supporting economic growth and social welfare, promoting financial stability and capital market development, enhancing energy and environmental cooperation to support green growth, and strengthening trade and investment cooperation.

Wang said that in recent years the political mutual trust between China and the UK has been further strengthened. The two sides supported each other in such key international issues as the preparations for G20 London Summit. Cooperation in various sectors has been gradually enhanced and common interests of the two sides have also been increased.

He said that the relation between China and the UK has stood at a new historical start point. At current situation, to strengthen the dialogue and cooperation between China and the UK not only is in line with the basic interest of the two countries but also is helpful for raising the confidence of the international community to overcome difficulties.

Wang emphasized that the success of the second dialogue has fully proved the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue jointly established by the leaders of the two countries is fruitful. China is willing to further exert the functions of the dialogue together with the UK, strengthen the dialogue and communication, enhance economic and financial cooperation, push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership.