The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, telephoned the Chinese premier Hu Jintao to explain to him the rescue package for the eurozone elaborated overnight in Brussels. Sources from the Elysée communicate it directly.
The two leaders also discussed the priority issues to be raised during the summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing countries to be held in France on 3 and 4 November. The intent is to cooperate closely so that the G20 can give a positive impetus to economic growth and global stability and stability.