Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held talks with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization meeting in Paris on Tuesday.

The two sides held focused, candid and in-depth discussions on pressing and critical issues related to China-EU economic and trade cooperation, according to a statement published on the website of China's Ministry of Commerce.

They also tasked their respective working teams to intensify efforts in preparing for this year's key bilateral agenda, it said.