Chinese Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu met with Gamal Ahmed, China representative of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Health Organization (WHO) China representative Henk Bekedam Friday (Feb 6th).

Hui briefed them on the current situation of China's work on the prevention and treatment of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak, and measures that the country has taken against the disease.

Hui said China attaches great importance to the prevention and treatment work as regards bird flu, and has formulated prevention guidelines and a series of policies to effectively prevent and control the spread of the disease.

Hui spoke highly of the effective cooperation between China and the FAO and the WHO, and expressed appreciation to the two international organizations, which have provided understanding and support to China's efforts to overcome the bird flu crisis.

China will issue accurate, correct and timely publicity on the disease situation, Hui pledged, stressing that China would establish transparent and effective communication channels with relevant international organizations, and concerned countries and regions to build communication and cooperation in the aspect of bird flu prevention.

The representatives of the two international organizations commented positively on China's attitude and policies as regards the epidemic, and expressed their understanding about the current adverse impact the disease has brought on the Chinese people.

The FAO and the WHO will join hands with China to fight the epidemic, the representatives of the two international organizations vowed.

Editor: Wing