Officials and scholars from China and Europe have met in Brussels for talks on the world financial crisis and related issues. They've agreed to inprove cooperation and communication. Our reporter Damin has more:

Reporter:
The high-level seminar rounded up close to a hundred participants from both sides in the Belgian capital.

Chinese Ambassador to the European Union, Song Zhe, says, together the two sides can have a profound influence, over the world economy and politics.

"When the financial crisis hit our economy it changed the international structure as well. I'm always of the view that against such backgrounds China-EU relationship transcends its bilateral implication and takes on greater global and strategic importance. As we join hands in the campaign against the crisis, the world resonates with a cry of confidence."

European representatives echoed his comment.

They say although this alliance alone may not be enough to save the world economy, it contributes to a quick recovery.

Czech diplomat, Jiri Pavlicek, says his country recognizes the importance of the bond with China.

"The Czech EU presidency considers the fair enhancement of the EU-China comprehensive and strategic partnership as a matter of utmost importance which meets shared aspirations and fundamental interests of both sides. What is more important, in a globalized and rapidly changing international context, EU-China relations are steadily moving and acquire a global strategic significance."

In recent years, the EU has become China's biggest trading partner, export market, imports source, and technology supplier.

Despite occasional diplomatic issues, relations between the two have been improving.

Earlier in the year Premier Wen Jiabao visited the region, followed by large Chinese business delegations, closing deals.

Dialogues will continue, and Ambassador Song Zhe says a second round of talks, as well as the 11th China-EU Leaders' Meeting, would be held next month, in Brussels and Prague respectively.

Damin, CRI news.