The central government must provide more policy support in promoting cultural and educational development, as these are also crucial elements for China to realize its comprehensive sustainable development, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

Li made the comment at a symposium held to solicit opinions on the drafts of the Government Work Report and the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020). It was attended by leaders from the State Council, the teams writing the drafts and seven representatives from fields in the arts, education, science, health, sports and grassroots enterprises.

It was the last of three such symposiums Li presided over. The previous two, both on Monday, were attended respectively by leaders of non-Communist parties and economists.