Premier Li on Thursday called for greater efforts to develop the economy and enhance social welfare just days ahead of a much-awaited key policy meeting.

The Chinese economy has showed signs of stabilization and strength thanks to measures to accommodate the needs of both the present situation and long-term development, Li said while presiding over a meeting in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

"But more concerted efforts should be made to accomplish this year's major tasks and create favorable conditions for the coming year," he added.

Heads from the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Fujian, Henan and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region were in attendance.

Premier Li also urged greater efforts to enhance social livelihood in a bid to bring the benefits of reform to the people and avoid frequent occurrences of events that disrupt the "psychological bottom line" of society.