Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday in Beijing that China would coo perate with other countries to
safeguard international energy security.
"China is willing to cooperate
with other countries in developing and exploiting energy resources, especially
in energy conservation, improvement of energy efficiency, development of
alternative energy resources and environmental protection concerning energy
utilization, and contribute to maintaining the stability and security of
international energy supply," Wen said.
Wen made the remark in his meeting with Indian Minister of
Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora, Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry
Minister Amari Akira, ROK Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Chung Sye
Kyun and U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel w.Bodman, who were in Beijing
to attend a five-country energy ministers meeting convened
on Saturday together with their Chinese counterpart.
Wen noted that
energy efficiency is a strategic issue in China's economic development and the
country is striving to build an energy-efficient society.
China will
continue its efforts to promote the use of wind, solar and biomass and other
renewable energies, Wen added.
The ministers echoed Wen's views, noting
that their countries and China have shared interests and face same challenges in
the energy field and they should take effective measures to improve energy
efficiency to address the energy security issue.
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