Visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged support for the euro and called for better China-Ireland and China-Europe ties.

China supports the stability of the euro and the eurozone, Xi told Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny in their talks held at the renowned Dublin Castle on Sunday evening.

China attaches importance to the status of the euro, and is optimistic about the prospect of the single European currency, he said.

"We believe, the European Union (EU) has the ability, wisdom and solution to push forward relevant reforms and adjust itself to overcome the current difficulties."

"China will continue to support, in its own way, the efforts of the EU, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund in resolving sovereign debt crisis in Europe," he added.

(Source: Xinhua)