国内英语新闻:Chinese premier meets Belgian leaders concerning cooperation

BRUSSELS, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday that China and Belgium should enhance communication and cooperation in a variety of areas to deepen their bilateral relations.

Based on the principle of equality and mutual benefit, China wishes to encourage mutual investment and broaden cooperation with Belgium in high-end manufacturing, biological technology, new material and agricultural products processing, Wen told Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme during a meeting.

China attaches great importance to its friendly cooperative relations with Belgium, Wen said.

Seizing the opportunity of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2011, China wishes to make a joint effort with Belgium to inject new energy into their bilateral ties by enhancing all-level exchanges and make plans for cooperation, the premier said.

Despite the global financial crisis, trade between China and Belgium has witnessed growing momentum with rocketing Belgian exports to China, Wen said.

The two countries have made progress in cooperating on finance, nuclear energy, and communications, he said.

Wen said both countries should oppose trade protectionism, counter global challenges and strengthen coordination and cooperation in the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.