Wen's visit to deepen China-EU ties
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"There are lots of cooperation programs between China and Italy, especially in technology, environmental protection and trade. The two countries will sign some new deals during Wen's visit and some documents to map out future cooperation," Fu said.
According to Zhai, Wen will hold talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan and meet Turkish President Abdullah Gul during his visit to Turkey from Oct. 7 to 9.
He will also meet people from business circles and hold seminars with people from cultural circles.
"China-Turkey relations have witnessed smooth development, and the two countries cooperate fruitfully in many areas. Cooperation in such areas as investment, transportation and energy are progressing steadily. The two countries also carry out frequent exchange between governments, parliaments, local governments and non-governmental organizations," Zhai said.
He said China and Turkey are two important developing countries, which share a broad common interest in maintaining world peace and promoting common development.
China hopes Wen's visit will help the two countries map out a blueprint for the future development of bilateral relations.
As for the eighth ASEM, Fu said it is an informal, trans-regional platform for dialogue and cooperation.
The ASEM summit, under the theme "Quality of Life: Achieving Greater Well-being and More Dignity for all Citizens," will focus on global finance and economic governance, sustainable development, and social and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe.
The upcoming ASEM Summit will also admit three new members - Russia, Australia and New Zealand.
Fu said Wen will propose a series of initiatives during the ASEM summit.
She said China expects the ASEM summit to promote a balanced and sustainable recovery in the world economy.
China also hopes the meeting will step up climate change efforts and safeguard the peace and stability of Asia and Europe, she said.
As for the 13th China-EU summit, the first one between Chinese and EU leaders since the Lisbon Treaty took effect, Fu said China hopes the summit will be a new starting point for China-EU relations.
The focus of the meeting is the future direction of China-EU relations from the strategic perspective, the vice foreign minister said.
Besides the 13th China-EU summit, Wen will also attend the opening ceremony of the China-EU Business Summit and a high-level China-EU culture forum.
