On June 10, 2007, Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in Stockholm. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the development of bilateral ties, agreeing to continue joint efforts to push China-Sweden relations to a new level.

Speaking highly of bilateral ties, Hu said the two peoples share a time-honored history of exchanges and hold profound feelings towards each other. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 57 years ago, the two countries have been actively developing bilateral ties based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit and non-interference in each other's internal affairs and have made gratifying achievements. Recent years have witnessed frequent high-level visits, increasing mutual political trust, fruitful cooperation on economy, science, technology, culture, education, environmental protection and social security and close communication in international affairs. "We appreciate Sweden for its adherence to a free trade policy and its readiness to grant China a full market economy status," he said.

Hu pointed out that the Chinese government attaches great importance to ties with Sweden, as it is an important nation in northern Europe and a major member of the European Union (EU). Hu made a five-point proposal on developing bilateral ties. First, Hu urged China and Sweden to increase all levels of political dialogue and expand exchanges between their governments, legislatures and political parties, to deepen understanding, enhance mutual trust and push for further development of bilateral political ties. Second, he suggested that the two countries enhance cooperation in such fields as telecommunications, environmental protection, energy saving and bio-pharmacy. "China welcomes investment by Swedish enterprises in China, in particular, their participation in China's drive to develop its vast western areas and revitalize the old industrial base in northeast China," he said. Third, Hu also urged steps to increase bilateral cooperation in culture, education, tourism and sports and encourage two-way exchanges between young people, local governments, non-governmental organizations and media. Fourth, the two countries should make bilateral cooperation closer and exchange views and coordinate positions on key international issues of common concern including reforms of the United Nations, sustainable development, poverty eradication, climate change and promotion of free trade, he said. Fifth, Hu urged both sides, based on mutual respect, to "increase understanding, expand consensus, and narrow down differences for promoting cooperation" through candid, friendly consultations.

Reinfeldt expressed warm welcome for Hu's visit, saying that this is the first state visit to Sweden by a Chinese head of state in 57 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations. "The Swedish side attaches great importance to the visit," said Reinfeldt, adding that the two countries have always been conducting exchanges and cooperation in various fields with frequent exchanges between government departments, steady trade growth and fruitful cooperation on education, environmental protection, development and innovation and tourism.

Reinfeldt agreed with Hu on his comments on Sino-Swedish ties and believed that the two countries should expand cooperation areas by strengthening high-level exchanges and consultations to increase mutual understanding and push forward bilateral ties.

On the China-EU relations, Hu said that China gives priority to ties with the EU and hopes that the EU will play an active and constructive role in the international affairs and that Sweden, an EU member, will continue to play its role in advancing China-EU relations.

Reinfeldt told Hu that Sweden will hold the rotating EU presidency in 2009 and will be willing to contribute to the growth of EU-China relations.

Both sides also exchanged views on environmental protection, energy and other issues, agreeing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in these areas.

Following the talks, the two leaders attended a signing ceremony of five cooperation