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China, US sign MOU on energy, climate change
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-29 01:33

WASHINGTON: China and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) here Tuesday on the bilateral cooperation of energy, climate change and environment.

The signing ceremony was held in the US State Department during the first round of China, US strategic and economic dialogue opened here Monday.

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China's State Councilor Dai Bingguo said at the ceremony the signing of the MOU was "an important outcome" of this round of dialogue.

"The Chinese government attaches great importance to the dialogue between China and the US on enhancing energy, climate change and environment cooperation," said Dai, calling on both countries to boost cooperation at a "strategic and long-term" view and under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."

US State Secretary Hillary Clinton, who co-chaired the " Strategic Track" of the dialogue with Dai, said that the MOU was built on "past efforts including the 10-year framework for energy environment cooperation, and highlighted the importance of climate change in our bilateral relations by creating a platform for climate policy dialogue and cooperation."

"It also provides our countries with direction as we work together to support international climate negotiation and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy," Clinton said.