Chinese FM holds talks with EU foreign policy chief (2)

（Xinhua）  08:14, April 28, 2013  

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on Saturday.

China supports European integration, Wang said, noting that the government is committed to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the EU.

Focusing on promoting green growth and maintaining global security, the EU would like to increase cooperation in various fields with China, said Ashton, who is also Vice President of the European Commission.

Both sides agreed to handle differences and disagreements through consultation, and formulate mid-and-long term cooperation plans.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.