国内英语新闻:China-Arab strategic ties serve fundamental interests: Premier Wen

Wen also met with Libyan Foreign Minister Mousa Kousa, who is here to attend the ministerial meeting.

During their meeting, Wen said China was ready to work with Libya to achieve new progress in China-Arab relations.

Libya will host the third China-Arab Friendship Conference later this year.

Wen said China valued friendship with Libya, and was willing to expand trade cooperation with Libya and enhance coordination in international affairs, so as to benefit the two peoples.

Kousa said the Arab and Libyan people appreciated China's promotion of justice in the international arena and its support for Arab justice.

Libya, as the rotating chair of the League of Arab States summit, was willing to contribute to building the China-Arab Cooperation Forum and promote Arab-China relations, Kousa said.

He said Libya hoped to develop a long-term friendship with China and enhance dialogue and coordination on international and regional issues.

The meeting was scheduled to be concluded on Friday.