Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann (R) and visiting transitional Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Jan Fischer attend a press conference after their meeting in Vienna, capital of Austria,Aug. 24, 2009. (Xinhua/Liu Gang) Photo Gallery>>>

    VIENNA, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of Austria and the Czech Republic have expressed different views on energy security policy here on Monday.

    After a meeting between Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann and visiting transitional Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Jan Fischer, the two leaders admitted their views on developing energy are divided.

    Faymann admitted that the energy policy is "the biggest difference over the years" between the two countries. He also criticized Czech for expanding nuclear power plants, stressing Austria's refusal to develop nuclear power.

    Austria focuses on developing hydropower and renewable energy sources to ensure its energy supply, said Faymann.

    However, both prime ministers also expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation on energy security issues, especially to enhance information exchange and improve the safety and reliability of Czech's nuclear power plants.

    Besides energy, the two leaders also discussed issues like transportation and infrastructure construction.