Chinese President Hu Jintao discussed ways of promoting
bilateral relations with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a
telephone conversation on Thursday.
In the telephone conversation, Hu said the development of
relations between China and Germany has maintained a good
momentum.
China and Germany, as two influential countries in the world,
share broad interests and consensus on some major issues such as
safeguarding world peace and promoting common development, he
said.
China has steadfastly attached importance to the Sino-German
ties from a long-term perspective and a strategic altitude, and is
willing to work with the German side to bring the global
responsibility-sharing partnership to a new high.
The Chinese president also said that the upcoming summit of G8
members and developing countries to be held in Germany will be
conducive to strengthening dialogue between the north and south, as
well as to pushing for mapping out solutions to global
challenges.
China will work, in the spirit of equal partnership, with
leaders of Germany and other countries participating in the summit
for an in-depth exchange of views on prominent global issues, and
jointly make the dialogue a success, Hu said.
Merkel said Germany attaches great importance to relations with
China and that she was looking forward to her visit to China in the
second half of 2007.
Merkel also briefed Hu on the ongoing preparation for hosting
the summit and Germany's relevant considerations, expressing her
hope that the Chinese side will play a positive role in the
meeting.
(Xinhua News Agency June 1, 2007)
