On the afternoon of May 6, 2011, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann at the Great Hall of the People.

Hu hailed the remarkable progress of China-Austria relations since the forging of diplomatic ties 40 years ago, citing frequent high-level visits, expanded trade cooperation and active cultural exchanges. "We appreciate the Austrian government's adherence to the one-China policy, and its focus on developing relations with China," he said.

There are no fundamental conflicts of interests standing in the way of China-Austria relations, he said, adding that both sides advocate multilatelism, the diversity of civilization and share aspirations to boost cooperation in various areas. He called on both countries to take the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity and work together to further expand exchanges and cooperation in all fields, enhance communication and coordination on global and regional issues and build a bright future for friendly, cooperative China-Austria ties based on equal friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development.

In response, Faymann thanked for President Hu’s meeting with him. He said his government was satisfied with the great achievements made through friendly cooperation in politics, economy, culture and other sectors over the past 40 years. Austria is willing to make joint efforts with China to cement pragmatic cooperation in areas such as trade, renewable energy, environmental protection, technology, culture and education, he said. Both sides should also enhance dialogue and consultations on international and regional affairs to push bilateral ties for new progress.

Minister of Commerce Chen Deming, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun and other officials attended the meeting.