On September 10, 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met in Dalian with Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of New Champions 2009, also known as the Summer Davos.
Wen said peace and stability in Zimbabwe not only benefit the Zimbabwean people, but are conducive to China-Zimbabwe relations. Wen appreciated Zimbabwe's unity government for attaching importance to developing ties with China, adding that China supports Zimbabwe's efforts to revitalize and develop its economy and is ready to enhance cooperation with African countries to overcome the current difficulties.
Zimbabwe thanks China for offering support and help to its national development over the years, said Mutambara. As the situation in Zimbabwe is stabilizing, the country welcomes the Chinese side to actively participate in its economic reconstruction. Zimbabwe hopes to enhance cooperation with China in areas like trade, investment, agriculture and infrastructure.