ROME: China has urged international cooperation to meet the "mighty challenges in bolstering food security and fostering stable agricultural development."

Addressing the Group of Eight (G8) agriculture meeting on Sunday, Agriculture Deputy Minister Niu Dun said mitigating the impact of the financial crisis on agriculture required a concerted effort by the international community.

He said all countries should pay closer attention to food security, promote agricultural development and create a favorable environment for tackling the financial crisis.