On May 7, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met at the Great Hall of the People with foreign delegates to the International Cooperation Conference on Green Economy and Climate Change, exchanging views with them on issues of common concern in a friendly and pragmatic atmosphere.
During the meeting, Wen elaborated to the foreign guests on China's policy and measures to tackle climate change, as well as the next-phase working plan. He said all countries in the world should strengthen their political resolve to tackle climate change. "We should promote consensus and increase coordination," Wen said. According to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibility," the international community should further clarify the mandatory reduction targets for developed countries and mitigation actions for developing nations. The premier also urged that increased international cooperation on climate change was needed. Developed countries should transfer clean technologies to developing nations, and increase aid to least developed countries and small island countries, he said. "China is willing to work with other countries to make due contributions to international cooperation on climate change," Wen noted.
The foreign representatives at the meeting applauded the action goal on the control of greenhouse gas emission announced by the Chinese Government as well as its positive role in coping with climate change. They also expressed their opinions on relevant issues and raised positive suggestions.
Former political dignitaries, environment and climate ministers, experts, scholars and representatives of businesses from over 20 countries including Nigeria, India, Mexico, Grenada, United Kingdom and Japan attended the meeting. Chairman Zeng Peiyan of China Center for International Economic Exchanges, Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang and other officials were present at the meeting.