Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday expressed the belief that the global efforts will finally lead to victory in the fight against bird flu.

The international community attaches great importance to bird flu prevention and control, and related international cooperation, which is in full swing, has resulted in remarkable achievements, said the premier at an international meeting to pool financial resources for this purpose.

However, he said, the epidemic situation is still grave and bird flu prevention and control remains a tough job.

"I believe that through the joint efforts of the international community and all delegates here, we are sure to bring bird flu under control and make new contribution to the civilization and progress of mankind," said Wen.

Nearly 700 delegates representing more than 100 countries and regions and 20 international organizations attended the conference.

Source: Xinhua