On August 20, 2008, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met at Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai with Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair respectively, who are here to watch the Beijing Olympic Games.  Wen extended a welcome to the guests and congratulated athletes from Estonia and Britain for their excellent performance at the games.

While meeting with Ansip, Wen said   relations had progressed smoothly since the two countries forged diplomatic ties in 1991, adding that China appreciates the Estonian government's adherence to the one-China policy. Wen pledged China would step up friendly exchanges and cooperation in all fields with Estonia on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefits.

Terming China as "a good friend," Ansip said Estonia would maintain its adherence to the one-China policy. He said Estonia would like to work more closely with China on trade, investment, transport and tourism.

During the meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Wen said China and Britain share important common interest in many areas and have conducted fruitful cooperation. China is ready to work with Britain to push for long-term steady and all-round development of bilateral ties. "We are the host of the ongoing Olympics, while you will host the next Games. Thus, we can step up exchanges and cooperation on the Olympics so as to push for cooperation in other fields," Wen said. He expressed hope that Blair will continue to play a positive role in building mutual understanding and trust between both sides.

Blair said the world was deeply impressed by the Beijing Olympic Games and moved by the friendship of Chinese people. China's successful experience is worth learning by Britain. To enhance exchanges on the Olympics is conducive to promoting all-round cooperation, added Blair.

Both sides also exchanged views on climate change.