In the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao, Premier Wen Jiabao met with Thai counterpart, Thaksin Shinawatra, on the sidelines of the annual Asia Cooperation Dialogue me eting.

　　Wen said Thaksin's participation reflects the unique friendship between the two countries. The ACD is a grouping of 22 members, set up on the initiative of the Thai leader two years ago. Economic cooperation topped the agenda with Thaksin reiterating his country's recognition of China as a market economy.

　　In a separate sideline meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing joined counterparts from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. They raised various issues and agreed to consolidate the ASEAN's relations with Japan, India, the EU, Australia and New Zealand.

　　Editor:Chen Source:CCTV.com