Press release 30 October 2007
Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications

China and Sweden to cooperate on sustainable energy

Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson and Chen Deming, Vice-Chairman and Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) agreed today on deeper cooperation between China and Sweden on renewable energy.

The NDRC corresponds to the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications and plays a key role with regard to climate and energy.

China and Sweden share the opinion that the development of sustainable energy systems and clean energy technologies is necessary to deal with climate change.

- I am very pleased that we have agreed on further steps in our cooperation on sustainable energy, clean energy technologies and energy efficiency initiatives. We have considerable expertise in Sweden that we are pleased to share with China. Cooperation will benefit both countries while also playing a role in global climate issues. It is important that Sweden can show that it is possible to combine higher GDP with reduced climate impact, says Ms Olofsson.

At the meeting with Chen Deming, Ms Olofsson also emphasised the importance of creating good conditions for companies - particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Ms Olofsson also took up questions concerning corporate social responsibility, open markets and women's enterprise.