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Premier Wen meets former US, Japanese leaders

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-04-19 09:35

BOAO, Hainan -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with former US President George W. Bush and former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda here Saturday in south China's Hainan Province.

Wen spoke highly of Bush's contribution to the development of Sino-US constructive and cooperative ties. He hoped Bush would continue to play a positive role in promoting bilateral relations.

China's Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with former US President George W. Bush, in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, April 18, 2009.  [Xinhua]

Wen said that since President Obama took office, Sino-US ties have got to a good start. The two nations have dedicated to building a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship in the 21st century.

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The spreading global financial crisis and the growing global challenges demand the two nations increase mutual trust, enhance coordination, jointly overcome the current difficulties and benefit the two countries and people of the world, said Wen.

"We hope the US economy will take a favourable turn as soon as possible, which is conducive to the world economy," he added.

Bush said it is uplifting to see the Sino-US ties improving. Both China and the United States are major nations in the world and should keep close communication and cooperation.

He said he would continue to contribute to the development of Sino-US ties.

The policies and measures that the Chinese government has taken to cope with the financial crisis have already yielded results and are very impressive, said Bush.

The continuous growth of economies of both countries are crucial to the recovery of the world economy, he said, stressing the two countries should strengthen cooperation in resisting the impact of the financial crisis.

During the meeting with Fukuda, Wen appreciated the former Japanese Prime Minister's contribution to improving and developing China-Japan friendly relations.

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