BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's participation in the Rio+20 conference is of great significance in pushing forward global cooperation on sustainable development, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on June 21.
Wen's various multilateral and bilateral diplomatic activities during the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) highlighted China's strong will to push forward global cooperation on sustainable development, Yang told the press upon the conclusion of Wen's Latin American four-nation tour, which started on June 20.
The Chinese premier has given several important speeches to explain in a comprehensive manner China's policies concerning sustainable development, Yang said.
At a time when both the world economy and global development cooperation face difficulties, the UN conference has sent a strong signal of a ramp-up in international efforts on sustainable development, thus injecting fresh impetus to the world economy, Yang noted.
The participation of Wen and the Chinese delegation in the meetings have not only exhibit the cooperative and responsible image of China but also helped achieve consensus on advancing sustainable development across the globe, Yang said.
In his speech at the UN conference, Wen reviewed global progress made in the promotion of sustainable development in the past two decades, underlined areas that still need greater efforts and analyzed the prospects of the cause of sustainable development.
The Chinese premier said that the international community should uphold three principles in this regard, including adherence to a just, equitable and inclusive development process, exploration of effective means to develop green economies and improvement of global governance.
Wen also emphasized China's role as a responsible global player, saying that his country will help other developing nations boost their capability in protecting the environment and coping with climate change.
At a round-table of political and business leaders, Wen focused his speech on China's policies and measures to promote sustainable development, expressing China's determination to push forward scientific and sustainable development.
While speaking at a sideline meeting on Least-Developed Countries, Wen urged the international community to offer more help to such countries in financial assistance, technology transfer and capability construction.
He attended another sideline meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development, a high-level non-profit body established in 1992 to provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to the Chinese government.
He talked with Chinese and foreign council members and scholars, stressing that China is willing to conduct cooperation with related parties on sustainable development.
Leaders attending these meetings spoke highly of the speeches and remarks by the Chinese premier, viewing Wen's presence as an important factor for the positive outcome of these gatherings, said Yang.
Wen's participation also enables the world to gain a better knowledge of what China has done for global sustainable development, Yang added.
On the sidelines of the Rio+20 conference, Wen met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President of the Republic of Congo Sassou Nguesso, Bhutan Prime Minister Jigme Thinley and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
"These meetings gave an effective push to China's ties with each of the countries and enriched China-UN communication," said Yang.
Wen visited Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile during his tour.