A summit of Asian and European Union leaders is wrapping up in Brussels with promises for deeper cooperation on global issues and further economic integration. Speaking at the meeting, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was among those calling on countries to boost connectivity. Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

A series of one on one meetings for Chinese Premier Li Keqiang including with French President Emmanuel Macron. And with the presidents of the European Union institutions.

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT "We have a very dynamic relationship by many trade and cooperation agreements. We want to be even more dynamic."

For the 51 European and Asian leaders, a chance for the leaders of well over two thirds of the world's population to knock heads and discuss the big issues and recommit to the current international trading order. The sands of global trade have been shifting ever since US President Donald Trump imposed heavy fines on Chinese imports. On the agenda at the summit has been the EU's fledgling strategy to boost connectivity with Asia which some see as a potential rival to China's Belt and Road infrastructure project.

The summit was also used to discuss cooperation on issues like the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and the Iran nuclear deal. Europe is desperately trying to uphold the beleaguered deal after the United States pulled out.

JACK PARROCK BRUSSELS "This summit won't be held again for another 2 years - which will be after the UK leaves the European Union and in the midst of Donald Trump campaigning to be re-elected in the United States. Like now they'll not be short of things to talk about. Jack Parrock, CGTN, Brussels."