BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday suggested that the international community set up a monitoring and early warning system against epidemic diseases as soon as possible and help all countries in their capacity building in this regard.
The international community should make joint efforts to intensify scientific research in the area of epidemiology and medicine development for bird flu prevention and control, Wen told the ongoing international pledging conference on avian and human pandemic influenza.
"China is ready to provide personnel training to member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the neighboring countries, and conduct technical exchange with concerned countries on epidemiological survey, early warning and monitoring, laboratory testing, and clinical diagnosis and treatment," the premier said.
"We are also willing to cooperate with concerned countries and international organizations in the development of vaccine and medicine for effective prevention and control of bird flu," Wen added.
Wen also called on the international community to establish a global cooperation mechanism for the prevention and control of avian influenza.
The international community should make full use of the advantages of various regional and sub-regional mechanisms, and draw out specific measures for bird flu prevention and control, he said.
In order to promote the global cooperation, Wen suggested the international community set up a mechanism for joint prevention and control.
China is a responsible country and is ready to continue cooperating with the international community in this regard, said the premier.
"We are willing to share our experience with relevant countries and help them work out measures for the prevention and control of avian influenza." Wen said.
Wen Jiabao expressed the belief that the global efforts will finally lead to victory in the fight against bird flu.
The international community attaches great importance to bird flu prevention and control, and related international cooperation,which is in full swing, has resulted in remarkable achievements, said the premier.
However, he said, the epidemic situation is still grave and bird flu prevention and control remains a tough job.
"I believe that through the joint efforts of the international community and all delegates here, we are sure to bring bird flu under control and make new contribution to the civilization and progress of mankind," said Wen.
Nearly 700 delegates representing more than 100 countries and regions and 20 international organizations attended the conference in a bid to pool financial resources to curb the spread of bird flu. Enditem
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