驻欧盟大使在中欧环境法研讨会上的演讲

驻欧盟大使在中欧环境法研讨会上的演讲中国驻欧盟使团团长宋哲大使2010年9月20日，根特大学Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Song Zhe at the Opening Session of China-EU Conference on Environmental Law尊敬的考温伯格校长、主席先生，尊敬的各位专家、教授，女士们，先生们：Rector Van Cauwenberge，Mr. Chairman,Ladies and Gentlemen,非常感谢主办方的盛情邀请，使我有机会来到根特大学这所著名学府，同来自欧洲和中国的环境法专家、学者等一起进行交流探讨，并就中国法制建设和环境保护等问题进行简要介绍。

First of all, I wish to thank the organizer for inviting me to speak here at Ghent University. I am very happy to exchange views with environment law experts and scholars from both China and Europe, and share with you the progress China has made in strengthening the rule of law and environment protection.自1817年建立以来，根特大学在近200年的时间里培养了众多优秀人才。

其中既有杰出的政治家，也有获得诺贝尔奖的科学家。

在此，我衷心祝愿贵校发展前景更加美好，为比利时和欧洲的经济社会发展，乃至全人类的进步培养更多人才。

Since its founding in 1817, Ghent University has produced a large number of talents and remarkable people. There are both respectful statesmen and world-renowned Nobel laureates. It is my sincere wish that such tradition and success will continue in this university, and we will be able to see an even greater number of talented people coming out of Ghent to contribute to the economic and social development in Belgium, Europe and beyond.相知无远近，万里尚为邻。

虽然中国和欧洲分处亚欧大陆东西两端，但中欧友好交往的历史源远流长。

进入新世纪以来，中欧关系的发展步伐显著加快，全面战略伙伴关系的范围不断扩大，内涵持续深化，中欧交往进入历史上规模最大、成果最丰硕的时期，形成了全方位、宽领域、多层次的互利合作格局，呈现出前所未有的良好局面。

As an old Chinese saying goes, mutual understanding brings together two peoples liv ing across the world as close neighbors. China and Europe have enjoyed time-honored friendship despite of our far distance across the Eurasia continent. Since the turn of the century, our relations have embarked on a fast track of development. Our comprehensive strategic partnership continued to expand. We have seen unprecedented growth in ourexchanges, adding rich substance to our ties. With the all-dimensional, extensive, and multi-tiered cooperation, we are in the best moment of our bilateral relations.当前，国际形势复杂多变，全球化、多极化深入发展。

新形势为中欧关系发展带来新机遇，中欧已日益成为应对各种全球性挑战不可或缺的重要伙伴。

在许多重大问题上，中欧理念相通、利益相融，共同发挥着越来越重要的作用。

中欧进一步加强全面战略合作，符合双方各自发展需要，也有利于促进世界的和平与发展。

中欧领导人对此都有坚定共识，并致力于推动双方关系的发展。

There is huge opportunity for China-EU relations in this globalised and multipolar world. We have become indispensable partners in tackling global challenges in an international environment that becomes ever more complicated. Our shared values and common interests enable us to play increasingly important roles in resolving major global issues. The advance we make in our partnership will not only underpin our respective growth, but also contribute to world peace and development. Developing stronger cooperation between China and Europe enjoys full endorsement of our leaderships and governments.今年以来，欧盟委员会主席巴罗佐、欧洲议会议长布泽克等欧盟领导人都访问了中国。

欧盟外交与安全政策高级代表兼欧委会副主席阿什顿女士9月初访华并与中方进行了首次高级别战略对话。

中国全国人大常委会委员长吴邦国、国家副主席习近平等领导人也访问了欧洲。

还有两个星期，第8届亚欧首脑会议和第13次中欧领导人会晤将在布鲁塞尔举行，中国国务院总理温家宝将出席会议并访问比利时。

我相信，上述访问将进一步推动中欧全面战略伙伴关系不断取得新的进展。

This year witnessed frequent high-level exchange of visits between China and Europe. Both President Barroso of the European Commission and President Buzek of the European Parliament have visited China. Earlier this month, High Representative Ashton paid her second visit to China to launch the first High Level China-EU Strategic Dialogue. From China, top legislator Wu Bangguo and Vice President Xi Jinping have also paid visits to Europe. Two weeks from today, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will be visiting Belgium and attending the ASEM 8 and the 13th China-EU Summit here in Brussels. I believe that these visits will help foster new progress in our strategic partnership.在此背景下，中欧专家学者在这里就中欧环境法合作进行深入研讨，具有重要意义。

首先，中欧开展环境法交流，是中欧关系不断深化和合作领域持续拓展的体现。

其次，中欧在此领域的交流合作有利于促进中欧环境学研究和法制建设，为双方共同应对日益迫切的环境恶化、气候变化等全球性挑战提供智力支持。

第三，中欧之间有关人文价值和法律精神的交流，有助于增进相互了解、深化友谊，为中欧关系的长远、稳定发展奠定更加坚实的基础。

It is based on these positive developments that I find our discussion here today is of particular relevance. First, exchanges in the area of environment law between China and Europe gives expression to the deepening of our relations and expansion of ourcooperation. Second, our exchanges will help advance environment studies in both China and Europe and strengthen the rule of law, thereby providing intellectual support in our joint response to environment degradation, climate change, and other global challenges. Third, such exchange on value and the spirit of law could promote mutual understanding and friendship and consolidate the basis for the long-term and stable development of China-EU ties.女士们，先生们：Ladies and Gentlemen,早在2300多年前，古希腊哲学家、教育家亚里士多德就曾经说过，法律就是秩序，有好的法律才有好的秩序。