The meeting also discussed options for strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation, the statement said.
The meeting via video link was co-chaired by President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country currently holds the EU's rotating presidency, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The ministry also called for establishing a support mechanism to ensure veterans' basic quality of life.
The measure, coming after congressional leaders met earlier in the day, will prevent the third government shutdown this year if it is passed and signed into law by the Friday-night deadline.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by the two parties in Moscow on Tuesday.
The meeting also heard an evaluation report about the CPPCC National Committee's work concerning consultation and deliberation in 2019.
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The meeting also was attended by Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Zhang Xiaoming, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Wang Zhimin and Director of the National Development and Reform Commission He Lifeng.
The media executives were deeply impressed by the rural development and effective environmental preservation in Xinjiang.
The meeting also reviewed and adopted a plan to reform the setup of special organizations and public institutions under the State Council and administrations and bureaus under ministries and commissions. All departments should take an integrated approach to achieve economic and social progress while reforming institutions. Smooth transitions and the handover of responsibilities should be realized.
The ministry will further stimulate domestic consumption this year, with measures to promote urban consumption upgrades, tap into the potential in rural areas, foster modern supply chains, and bolster services consumption.