Li looks to develop friendly cooperation with Germany
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May 26, 2013, Sunday
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CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang said China is ready to work with Germany "to enhance mutual understanding and trust," as he arrived there on an official visit yesterday.
Germany is the only European Union country in Li's first overseas tour since taking office.
"Germany is the first EU country I've visit since taking office as Chinese premier, which shows the new Chinese leadership highly values China's relations with Germany and Europe," Li said in a statement released upon arrival.
Both China and Germany are countries with important influence in the world, and it is China's strategic choice and long-term policy to develop friendly cooperation with Germany, Li said.
China, he said, is ready to work with the German side to enhance mutual understanding and trust, expand cooperation and strengthen communication and coordination on global and regional affairs, so as to advance their strategic partnership as well as China-EU ties.
Li will meet with President Joachim Gauck and hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. He will deliver a speech at a business luncheon and meet leading political and business figures.
Li and Merkel will also officially launch "the Year of Languages" program between their countries.
And to further expand bilateral cooperation, a series of documents will be signed regarding cooperation in such fields as energy conservation.
Li traveled to Germany from Switzerland, where on Friday he and Swiss President Ueli Maurer signed a memorandum of understanding on concluding negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement between China and Switzerland.
The two sides also announced the establishment of a financial dialogue mechanism.
Yesterday, before he left Switzerland Li stressed the significance of innovation and called for more technological cooperation between enterprises, during a visit to the Einstein House museum in Bern. Innovation can create immeasurable wealth, Li said
Germany is the last leg of Li's trip, which has also taken him to India and Pakistan.
Germany is the only European Union country in Li's first overseas tour since taking office.
"Germany is the first EU country I've visit since taking office as Chinese premier, which shows the new Chinese leadership highly values China's relations with Germany and Europe," Li said in a statement released upon arrival.
Both China and Germany are countries with important influence in the world, and it is China's strategic choice and long-term policy to develop friendly cooperation with Germany, Li said.
China, he said, is ready to work with the German side to enhance mutual understanding and trust, expand cooperation and strengthen communication and coordination on global and regional affairs, so as to advance their strategic partnership as well as China-EU ties.
Li will meet with President Joachim Gauck and hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. He will deliver a speech at a business luncheon and meet leading political and business figures.
Li and Merkel will also officially launch "the Year of Languages" program between their countries.
And to further expand bilateral cooperation, a series of documents will be signed regarding cooperation in such fields as energy conservation.
Li traveled to Germany from Switzerland, where on Friday he and Swiss President Ueli Maurer signed a memorandum of understanding on concluding negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement between China and Switzerland.
The two sides also announced the establishment of a financial dialogue mechanism.
Yesterday, before he left Switzerland Li stressed the significance of innovation and called for more technological cooperation between enterprises, during a visit to the Einstein House museum in Bern. Innovation can create immeasurable wealth, Li said
Germany is the last leg of Li's trip, which has also taken him to India and Pakistan.
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