Strengthen Confidence and Work Together for A New Round of World Economic Growth

　　Special Message by H.E. Wen Jiabao

　　Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009

　　28 January 2009

　　Professor Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Ladies and Gentlemen,

　　I am delighted to be here and address the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009. Let me begin by thanking Chairman Schwab for his kind invitation and thoughtful arrangements. This annual meeting has a special significance. Amidst a global financial crisis rarely seen in history, it brings together government leaders, business people, experts and scholars of different countries to jointly explore ways to maintain international financial stability, promote world economic growth and better address global issues. Its theme -- "Shaping the Post-Crisis World" is highly relevant. It reflects the vision of its organizers. People from across the world are eager to hear words of wisdom from here that will give them strength to tide over the crisis. It is thus our responsibility to send to the world a message of confidence, courage and hope. I look forward to a successful meeting.

　　尊敬的施瓦布主席，

　　女士们，先生们，朋友们：

　　我首先在中国牛年到来的时候给大家拜年。牛年象征着勤劳、奉献和富足，我衷心祝愿我们这个世界在牛年经济得以复苏和发展，人民幸福安康。

　　我很高兴出席世界经济论坛2009年年会，并发表特别致辞。首先，我要感谢施瓦布主席的盛情邀请和周到安排。本届年会意义特殊，在历史罕见的国际金融危机之中，各国政要、企业家和专家学者聚集在这里，围绕"重塑危机后的世界"这一主题，共同探讨维护国际金融稳定、促进世界经济增长的举措，探索全球综合治理之道，既有重要的现实意义，也体现了会议举办者的远见卓识。各方面热切期盼从这里听到富有智慧的声音，凝聚战胜危机的力量。我们有责任向世界传递信心、勇气和希望。我预祝本届年会取得成功！