Remarks by President Donald Tusk at the press conference of the EU... 1 of 4 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/06/29/t... European Council Council of the European Union European Council | Statements and remarks | 29 June 2015 19:45 Remarks by President Donald Tusk at the press conference of the EU-China summit We have just concluded our plenary session of the summit between China and the European Union. It is the 17th summit between us but it was the first one for President Juncker and myself. It is a pleasure to receive Premier Li, who has travelled to Brussels for the first time as leader. It is also a sign of our strengthening relationship that we are able to stand here together in what I believe is the first joint press conference aFer an EU-China summit in Brussels. China is one of the European Union's most important partners. This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of our bilateral relations. So today was a good moment to look at what we achieved so far, and, more importantly, to think about what more we can do now and in the future. Today, we decided to reinforce our EU-China 2020 Strategic Agenda, which frames our relationship. We have also agreed with Premier Li the priorities for the up-coming year. This is an impressive list. It ranges from trade and investment to human rights and migration; from security and defence to climate change and development. And beyond. On many of these issues, we have moved forward today. Because we share strategic interests. But also because of our commitment to address global challenges together. 22/10/2025, 15:55