China is willing to further cooperate with the Netherlands in agriculture, manufacturing and services, Li said.

Calling the graying of the population a challenge facing both countries, Li said China is ready to learn from the experiences of the Netherlands and expand cooperation with the country in taking care of the elderly, as well as in clean energy and urbanization.

The world now stands in a complex situation with uncertainties increasing, Li said, and it is crucial to forge consensus and jointly protect multilateralism and free trade.

"Without free trade, there is no such thing as fair trade. And free trade cannot be sustainable without fair trade," Li said. "China is ready to work hand in hand with the Netherlands to discuss and coordinate in improving the multilateral system."

During his talk with Rutte, Li said China is willing to strengthen coordination with the Netherlands on reform of the World Trade Organization. WTO reform should firmly maintain the principle of free trade and openness, protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and reduce the development gap, Li said, adding that coordination and consensus are crucial during the process.