On April 14, 2008, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt at the Great Hall of the People. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the sound development of bilateral ties, agreeing to deepen bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation.

During their talks, Wen said Sweden was the first western country to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China. Over the past 58 years, Sweden and China have continued to increase mutual trust and understanding, as well as expand cooperation in all areas. The recent years, in particular, have seen rapid growth in bilateral trade volume, said Wen, noting that China has become the largest trade partner for Sweden in Asia. Fruitful results have been scored in bilateral investment and technological cooperation with vigorous exchanges among the two peoples and sound coordination in international affairs.

Wen said against the backdrop of development of economic globalization, enhancing bilateral cooperation is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and is conducive to promoting China-EU strategic partnership. China is ready to maintain high-level contacts and consultations at all levels, and develop exchanges and cooperation in human rights on the basis of equality and mutual respect. China will also actively expand cooperation on environmental protection and energy saving technology, create conditions for business investment and trade exchange, and cement exchanges in culture and social development, said the premier. Wen also urged both sides to strengthen cooperation within the China-EU framework to promote free trade and sustainable development.

In response, Reinfeldt said Sweden attached importance to keeping good dialogue and cooperation with China. Sweden, upholding free trade, is opposed to trade protectionism against China and is willing to further expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and protection of intellectual property right. Reinfeldt also expressed his hope of strengthening exchanges and cooperation with China in energy saving, emission reduction and climate change in accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

Reinfeldt said Sweden adheres to the one-China policy on the Taiwan and Tibet questions and wished the Beijing Olympic Games success.