国内英语新闻:Chinese vice premier vows to boost ties with Finland

BEIJING, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday pledged to enhance cooperation with Finland and promote traditional friendly ties as the two countries celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Meeting with Finnish parliament Speaker Sauli Niinisto, Li hailed the political, economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and the sound coordination on regional and international issues between the two countries.

Li said the world economy had seen through its toughest period and witnessed some signs of recovery.

"However, a lot of uncertainties still remain and all countries should cope with them together," he said.

China's development would benefit its people and contribute much to the world economy, Li said. China would expand cooperation with Finland in coping with global challenges and the restructuring of the world economy.

"In doing so we can realize mutual benefits and fuel the sound recovery and sustainable development of the world economy," he said.

Niinisto said China's development was an opportunity for his country and the two sides shared cooperation potential in clean energy and the low-carbon economy.

Niinisto is in China for a four-day visit.