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Wen exchanges views with UN chief on pushing climate talks

By Fu Jing (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-12-17 18:44
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon exchanged views at the climate conference today in Copenhagen.

Wen praised Ban Ki-moon's efforts and achievement in pushing the world to deal with climate change and global warming.

"I believe all the heads of states and people around the world hope to see positive outcomes at the Copenhagen climate conference," said Wen, "China will continuously support all the efforts made by the Secretary-General in achieving this."

Ban Ki-moon said Wen came at a critical time, when the UN climate meeting is at a final and crucial stage.

"I hope you can make good use of your strong leadership in achieving that," Ban Ki-moon told Wen.