On January 24, 2005, Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council met in the Great Hall of the People with Mauritian Prime Minister Paul Raymond Berenger. The two sides agreed to work together to further China-Mauritius friendly cooperation and promote development of bilateral relations.

Wen noted China-Mauritius relations enjoy a long history. Since the two sides established diplomatic ties 33 years ago, bilateral relations have been developing in a stable and sound manner. Recent years have witnessed closer top-level exchanges and deepening political consultations between China and Mauritius. Both countries have been exploring new areas and means for cooperation to promote the rapid development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Wen expressed his appreciation to Mauritius for its adherence to the one-China policy and its support for China's great cause of national reunification.

Wen stressed China-Mauritius relations is a new type of partnership based on mutual trust, reciprocity and all-round cooperation. It is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples to consolidate and develop the relationship. He hoped that the two countries could foster closer top-level exchanges, increase mutual political trust and enhance mutual support in international affairs so as to jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries, try to expand channels for cooperation and create a win-win situation in a bid to expand economic and trade cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefits, and prioritize exchanges in culture, education and health so as to consolidate the civil basis for bilateral friendship. Wen also indicated that Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean and China would like to cooperate with relevant countries including Mauritius on disaster early warning, prevention and relief.

When talking about China-Africa relations, Wen said China and Africa have been long offering sympathy and support for each other politically and conducting productive cooperation economically. China has abated or exempted part of the due debts of some African countries and has granted tax-free treatment for some imported goods from the least developed countries in Africa. China would like to work with African countries and the African Union to push forward the international community to pay more attention to the development of that continent, pragmatically increase input in Africa and help African countries realize economic revitalization.

Berenger said China is a great country. Mauritius and China enjoy profound traditional friendship and active bilateral friendly cooperation. Mauritius firmly adheres to the one-China policy and supports China's reunification cause, and would like to further cooperation with China in trade, economy, tourism, textile and disaster early warning so as to benefit the people of both countries. Berenger highly appreciated China's policies to Africa, expressing gratitude to China for its long-term support and help to African countries including Mauritius. He added Africa-China cooperation helps Africa's development.

Following the talks, Wen and Berenger attended the signing ceremony of the Agreement between the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Mauritius on Economic and Technical Cooperation.

Prior to the talks, Wen held a welcoming ceremony for Berenger. Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of China Democratic League Suo Lisheng and Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing attended the welcoming ceremony.