BERLIN, Jul 7 (BRNN/APP): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi , pledging to work with China to uphold openness and mutual benefit, promote fair trade, and jointly address global crises and challenges.
Merz said that such efforts serve the interests of both countries, citing the positive development of Germany-China relations and sustained progress in cooperation across various fields including politics, and economy and trade.
Merz also reaffirmed the new German government’s adherence to the one-China policy.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Merz had recently held an important phone conversation, which has provided strategic guidance and political assurance for the development of bilateral relations.
As a mature and successful relationship between two major countries, China-Germany ties are not targeted at, dependent on, or subject to any third party, Wang said, adding that such relationship enjoys strong internal momentum and demonstrates a high degree of stability.
China appreciates the new German government’s constructive and pragmatic approach to advancing bilateral ties, Wang noted, adding that China stands ready to maintain close high-level exchanges and make full use of various dialogue mechanisms to promote the sustained, sound and stable development of China-Germany relations.
This, he said, will not only serve the interests of both countries, but also contribute to the well-being of Europe and the broader international community.
Wang also said that China is pleased to see Germany develop and prosper and play a greater role in Europe and the world.