China confirmed its readiness to enhance cooperation with Germany in the fields of artificial intelligence, green development, and the digital economy, indicating its welcome for expanding German companies' investments in the Chinese market.
Beijing Strategic Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during talks held yesterday Friday in Beijing with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, called for opening a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and enhancing joint coordination to support global economic stability.
Xi affirmed that Beijing adopts a stable and predictable policy towards Germany, expressing hope that Berlin will pursue a pragmatic and positive policy towards China, and that both sides continue to address differences through dialogue and mutual respect.
Commitments of Both Sides
For his part, the German president affirmed his country's commitment to the "One China" policy and its confidence in the prospects of bilateral relations, stressing the possibility of resolving trade and economic differences through dialogue and consultation.
He also expressed Germany's readiness to cooperate with China in supporting global peace and development, and defending free trade and the international rule-based order.
Context of the Visit
Germany is China's largest trading partner within the European Union, while the two countries are linked by a comprehensive strategic relationship encompassing economic, technological, and investment cooperation.
The German president's visit to Beijing comes amid mutual efforts to maintain dialogue channels and enhance cooperation in the face of global economic challenges, thereby supporting the stability of China-Europe relations.
He pointed out that cooperation between China and the European Union outweighs aspects of competition and disagreement, emphasizing the necessity of joint action for a more balanced international system and inclusive economic globalization.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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