On April 12, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in Boao, China's southernmost province of Hainan.

Hailing the good momentum of bilateral ties, Hu said the two countries have maintained frequent personnel exchanges at all levels, strengthened political trust and deepened economic and trade cooperation. The two countries have conducted fruitful cooperation in the areas of technology, environmental protection and energy over the years with more dynamic humanities, educational and people-to-people exchagnes, as well as close communication and coordination in international affairs.

China considers its relations with Sweden from a strategic height and long-term point of view, Hu said, calling on joint efforts to cement substantial cooperation in various fields based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results. He also urged both sides to enhance coordination in international affairs, so as to promote greater progress of bilateral ties.

In response, Reinfeldt said since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1950, Sweden has been following China's development and is committed to promoting bilateral friendship and win-win cooperation. A successful Beijing Olympic Games means great significance to China, Asia and the world, he said, extending best wishes for its success.

The two sides also expounded respective position on the climate change issue, and agreed to enhance cooperation in this regard. Hu and Reinfeldt also agreed to continue human rights dialogues on the basis of equal footing and respect.

Member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (CPCCC) & Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee Ling Jihua, Member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (CPCCC) & Director of the Policy Research Office of the CPC Central Committee Wang Huning, State Councilor Dai Bingguo and other officials attended the meeting.