Vice Premier Wu Yi said on Tuesday the preparation for 2010 Shanghai Expo is well under way, and the Chinese government will do all the best to make it a complete success.

Wu made the remarks when meeting with visiting Secretary-General of the International Bureau of Exposition (IBE) Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales.

Wu hailed the increasing cooperation between China and the IBE, and also appreciated Loscertales' support for China's preparation over the years.

Wu told Loscertales that the central government of China attaches great importance to the preparation for the Expo, and all relevant departments are making efforts to ensure the event's success, adding she hopes the IBE and the secretary-general will continue to offer support.

Loscertales said the IBE and the Shanghai Expo organization committee have been working closely in preparing for the Expo, and have made good progress in the infrastructure construction.

He added the two sides will continue to carry out comprehensive cooperation to make the Expo a complete success and an unforgettable one.

(Xinhua News Agency April 25, 2007)