On September 11, 2012, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met respectively with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius and Singaporean Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on the sidelines of the Summer Davos Forum before its opening in north China's Tianjin Municipality.

When meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Wen said China and Rwanda have witnessed sound and stable development of bilateral ties, as well as increasing friendship and mutual trust. China encourages its companies to invest in Rwanda to seek common development with local businesses, transfer advanced technologies, help train professionals, develop new products and explore new markets, the premier said.

Kagame said China's sincere assistance has supported Rwanda's economic development and its efforts to improve people's livelihood. Rwanda is ready to deepen its relationship with China, as well as strengthen the two countries' coordination and cooperation on international and regional issues, said Kagame. He added that Rwanda will also play an active role in the development of Africa-China relations.

When meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, Wen said "China-Pakistan traditional friendship, which is deeply rooted among the two peoples, is our most valuable treasure." Wen said China firmly supports Pakistan on its efforts to safeguard its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, maintain national solidarity and stability, and strive for an environment featuring good relationship with neighboring countries. He called on the two countries to maintain close communication and coordination, jointly cope with challenges, and promote cooperation in various areas, including energy, transportation and security.

Ashraf said the Pakistan-China friendship has a solid foundation, and Pakistan thanks China for its long-term support and assistance. He also pledged to continue cooperation with China in all areas as well as to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

While meeting with Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis, Wen spoke highly of the support Latvia has given to relations between China and Central and Eastern European countries. He said China and Latvia should grasp the opportunity to promote cooperation in areas such as agriculture, transportation, logistics, healthcare and education.

Dombrovskis said Latvia attaches great importance to relations with China and is ready to work with China to push forward friendly exchanges and cooperation in all areas.

While meeting with Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Wen said China has maintained long-standing friendly ties with Denmark and is ready to enhance high-level communication with Denmark and promote the two countries' cooperation in such areas as trade, agriculture, environmental protection, tourism, maritime issues and culture. Wen also welcomed Denmark to increase investment in China and invited the country to join in the development of western China.

Thorning-Schmidt said Denmark is implementing an action plan to deepen cooperation with China, adding her country wants to make closer consultations and cooperation with China in all areas and will create better conditions for Chinese companies investing in Denmark.

While meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius, Wen said Lithuania is China's largest trade partner in the Baltic Sea region. The two countries, which have seen increasing friendly exchanges, face great potential for cooperation. The Chinese government, companies, colleges and universities will strengthen exchanges with their Lithuanian counterparts so as to bring the China-EU relationship, as well as China's relationship with Central and Eastern Europe, to new highs, said Premier Wen.

Kubilius said China's cooperation with Lithuania and Europe is entering a new stage. Lithuania stands ready to further enhance coordination and cooperation with China and to boost Lithuania-China relations and Europe-China relations.

When meeting with Singaporean Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Wen spoke highly of the two countries' vigorous cooperation and the achievements they have scored. He said the two countries should continue to learn from each other and expand cooperation, so as to achieve mutual benefit.

Goh Chok Tong said Singapore is ready to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with China, properly construct cooperation projects, including an industrial park in the east China city of Suzhou and an ecological park in Tianjin, and strengthen financial cooperation so as to inject new vigor into Singapore-China relations.

On September 10, Premier Wen met with Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab in Tianjin. "The forum provides a new bridge for the international community to strengthen exchanges and cooperation when the world economy is facing difficulties," Wen said. The forum also has high hopes on young leaders, promotes innovation and sustainable development and brings confidence and strength to people, Wen said. The premier also reaffirmed that China will continue its reform and opening-up and enjoys huge potential for development. He believed the Summer Davos Forum, which takes root in China and is oriented to the world, will be run better and better.

Appreciating China's support to the WEF, Schwab said the summer forum has been held for six consecutive years and become an important pillar of the WEF. It has drawn widespread attention from the international community. He said China's achievements in coping with the international financial crisis gave confidence to the world. The WEF is ready to further strengthen cooperation with China and play an active role in promoting global economic growth.

Zhang Gaoli, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Tianjin Municipal Committee, Minister in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Zhang Ping, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming and Mayor of Tianjin Huang Xingguo attended the above activities.