China, Germany agree deeper cooperation
Updated: 2015-10-29 20:36
(Xinhua)
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R back) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel meet with the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Oct. 29, 2015. [Xinhua/Li Tao] |
Li and Merkel further agreed to launch bilateral consultations on cyber affairs, boost local-level cooperation and expand people-to-people exchanges, especially among their young people.
They also exchanged views on Syria and the refugee crisis. Merkel spoke highly of China's efforts in dealing with climate change and preparation for the upcoming Paris Conference.
Following their talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of 13 deals between the two countries, concerning finance, transportation, communication and healthcare cooperation among other fields.
Later on Thursday, China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang exchanged views with Merkel on cooperation between the two countries' legislatures.
President Xi Jinping is also scheduled to hold a meeting with her.
Accompanied by Premier Li, Merkel will pay a visit to east China's Anhui Province, Li's home province and one that has benefited from strong economic ties between Germany and China.
Li has invited Merkel to pay another visit to China next year, to co-chair the fourth round of bilateral governmental consultations. The third was held in Berlin in October 2014.
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