Chinese and French leaders meet ahead of G20 summit

 　　CANNES, France, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met here Wednesday his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy on bilateral¹ ties and other issues of common concern, including the Group of 20 summit scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

　　Hu pointed² out that since the global economic recovery is now burdened by quite a few instable and uncertain factors, the international community has great expectations of the G20 Summit in Cannes.

　　"The Chinese side actively³ supports the French side to host the summit," Hu said, emphasizing that the G20 should continue to uphold the spirit of cooperation and send a clear and definite signal of securing growth and promoting stability to the international community through this summit.

　　Hu expressed the hope that all relevant parties should jointly⁴ endeavor to make the Cannes summit a conference of solidarity⁵ and win-win cooperation.

　　Sarkozy expressed his appreciation⁶ of the effort China has made to prepare for the G20 summit. He said the French side was ready to strengthen coordination⁷ and cooperation with the Chinese side and work with all other parties to push for positive results at the summit.

　　Hu said Europe is the largest economy in the world, and there will be no global economic recovery without a recovery of the European economy.

　　He pointed out that the package deal that the European Union (EU) struck lately demonstrates its will and determination to resolve Europe's debt problem. He hoped that the implementation⁸ of the package deal would help overcome the difficulties facing Europe and be conducive⁹ to the recovery and growth of the European economy.

　　"It is mainly up to Europe to resolve the European debt problem," Hu said.

　　"We believe that Europe has all the wisdom and capability¹⁰ to resolve the debt problem," he added.

　　Sarkozy said Europe is committed to resolving the debt crisis by making its own effort and strengthening cooperation with the international community. Hu said China wants to see Europe prosper¹¹.

　　Noting that it was the third time for him to meet Sarkozy so far this year, Hu said the two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on bilateral links, world economic situation, G20 affairs and major international issues and reached many important consensuses¹².

　　The development of China-France relations has maintained good momentum¹³ recently. President Hu paid a state visit to France in November last year and met Sarkozy in March and August this year when the French president visited China.

　　Hu said China places importance on developing its relations with France and the EU. He also thanked Sarkozy for France's meticulous¹⁴ preparation for the G20 summit and its hospitality to global leaders.

　　France values China's role and appreciates its focus on major international issues, Sarkozy said, adding that his country is willing to maintain close communication and consultation¹⁵ with China.

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 pointed   

adj.尖的，直截了当的

参考例句：

• He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
• She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。

3 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

4 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

5 solidarity   

n.团结；休戚相关

参考例句：

• They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
• The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。

6 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

7 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

8 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

9 conducive   

adj.有益的，有助的

参考例句：

• This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
• Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。

10 capability   

n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等

参考例句：

• She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。
• Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。

11 prosper   

v.成功，兴隆，昌盛；使成功，使昌隆，繁荣

参考例句：

• With her at the wheel,the company began to prosper.有了她当主管，公司开始兴旺起来。
• It is my earnest wish that this company will continue to prosper.我真诚希望这家公司会继续兴旺发达。

12 consensuses   

（意见等）一致( consensus的名词复数 )； 一致的意见； 共识(~(among sb)| ~(about sth)| ~(that))； 大多数人的意见

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13 momentum   

n.动力，冲力，势头；动量

参考例句：

• We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
• The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。

14 meticulous   

adj.极其仔细的，一丝不苟的

参考例句：

• We'll have to handle the matter with meticulous care.这事一点不能含糊。
• She is meticulous in her presentation of facts.她介绍事实十分详细。

15 consultation   

n.咨询；商量；商议；会议

参考例句：

• The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
• The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。