China is ready to work with Germany to promote the sustained, sound and steady development of bilateral relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
Guo made the remarks in response to a media query about German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's visit to China from Dec 8 to 9.
"China and Germany are comprehensive strategic partners. Over the past 53 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Germany relations have maintained a sound momentum of development and delivered tangibly for the two countries and two peoples. In May this year, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, charting the course for the bilateral ties. Given the volatile and turbulent international landscape, to consolidate and develop the relations between China and Germany, two major countries and key economies in the world, not only serves their own interests but also promotes world peace and prosperity," said Guo.
"This is German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's first visit to China since he took office. Foreign ministers of the two countries will have in-depth communication on China-Germany and China-EU relations as well as international and regional hotspot issues of mutual interest. China always views its relations with Germany from a strategic height and long-term perspective. We stand ready to work with Germany to implement the important common understandings reached between leaders of the two countries, step up strategic communication, enhance understanding and mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the sustained, sound and steady development of China-Germany relations," he said.
China to promote sustained, sound, steady development of relations with Germany: spokesman
