BEIJING, March 24 -- Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli on Monday held talks with Romanian Deputy Premier Liviu Dragnea, with the two officials agreeing to strengthen cooperation.

Zhang said he hopes the two nations will intensify all-around cooperation at all levels and advance bilateral relations to a higher level.

The two sides should strengthen communication and cooperation in various fields including energy, transportation infrastructure construction, agriculture and culture to bring more opportunities for closer bilateral ties and more benefit to the two peoples, Zhang said.

He said China is willing to work with Romania to enhance cooperation between China and Central and Eastern Europe and promote comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Europe.

Dragnea said Romania is willing to expand cooperation with China in economy and trade, electricity, railways and animal husbandry.

As a good partner and friend of China, Romania will continue to play a positive role in promoting cooperation and strengthen ties between China and European countries, Dragnea added.