On July 24, 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai.

Calling the United Nations a core player of the international system, Wen said the organization has played an important role in settling major international and regional issues as well as global challenges. He assured Ban of China's continued support for and participation in the UN work and the country's contribution to world peace and development.

Wen urged the international community to pay close attention to the impact of global financial crisis on developing countries, to attach great importance to their interests and concerns, and to take firm and effective measures to ensure the timely fulfillment of the UN Millennium Development Goals. "The climate change issue is both an environmental and development problem," Wen said, noting developed countries should offer more concrete help to developing nations in fund, technology and capability building, which helps the sustainable development of the whole world. The Chinese government supports UN's leading role in promoting international cooperation to curb climate change, said Wen.

Ban said the UN highly appreciates China's long-term efforts in promoting world peace and common development and thanks for China's active support for and participation in the UN work. He said the United Nations hopes to strengthen cooperation with China to tackle such issues and challenges as the global financial crisis, regional conflicts, climate change and food security and push for the timely fulfillment of the UN Millennium Development Goals. He praised China's efforts in energy conservation and emission reduction. He stressed it is of key importance to stick to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" when responding to climate change, and to take into consideration the interests and voices of developing countries. Ban also expressed hope for a fruitful Copenhagen summit on climate change in December with joint efforts from all parties concerned.

Both sides also exchanged views on other issues of common concern.

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other officials attended the meeting.