BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met here Tuesday with Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova.

China attaches great importance to education, technological progress and conservation of cultural diversity from a strategic perspective, and is engaged in people's all-round development, all-round social progress and harmonious and sustainable development of the world, said Wen.

Wen said China is willing to enhance cooperation with the UNESCO to jointly advance the lofty career concerning mankind's future.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2010.

Bokova described China as an indispensable partner of the UNESCO, saying the UN organization needs China's support and participation.

Bokova hoped China could play a bigger role in promoting South-South cooperation, conserving cultural diversity and dealing with the global challenges.