On December 17, 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held a group meeting with President of the Maldives Mohammed Nasheed, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Sudanese Presidential Assistant Nafie Ali Nafieon in Copenhagen.

Wen said that China and other developing countries, including underdeveloped countries, small island states and African countries, share the similar historical experiences and all face the pressing tasks of economic development and eradication of poverty. Developing countries are most severely affected by climate change, Wen said, adding that they share a broad range of common interests, concerns and targets in this regard. The Chinese government understands and sympathizes with the particular situation and needs of underdeveloped countries, small island states and African countries on the issue of climate change and urges developed countries to support them in terms of technology, finance and capacity building, Wen said. China, seeking no self interest in this aspect, will continue its support and aid to these countries on agriculture, health care, education and climate change in the frameworks of South-South cooperation and bilateral cooperation, he said.

The leaders of the five nations agreed that development is the top priority of developing countries and the success of fighting climate change must not be achieved at the expense of compromising their development. China has set an example for the international community by adopting voluntary actions to curb emissions, proving that it is a responsible big country that is ready to actively cooperate with other countries, the five leaders said. The underdeveloped countries, small island states and African countries thank for China's sympathy, understanding and assistance and are ready to enhance communication and coordination with China, safeguard their common interests and join hands to strive for positive results at the ongoing climate talks.