Dr. Zhao Baige meets with Germany Congress representatives. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
The two sides discussed matters related to international humanitarian work and development, the "One Belt One Road" initiative, introduction of technical standards, China-Germany cooperation, Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), "South-North-South" international cooperation, etc. and reached a consensus on promoting congress communication and think tank cooperation.
Dr. Zhao reckoned that congress communication and think tank exchanges are important bridges for promoting practical cooperation between China and Germany. She illustrated China's "One Belt One Road" initiative, and summarized China's practices on comprehensively deepening reform and opening up with vivid cases of international cooperation in Shanghai and Jiangsu, etc. And on the basis of the CASS-RDI Project, both sides discussed the needs, models and entry points of think tank exchanges and cooperation between China and Germany.
In particular, Dr. Zhao expounded on the status of the AIIB. She commended the constructive role played by Germany and other major European countries in preparations for the AIIB, and expressed the hope that German side will accelerate its legal approval procedure to support the establishment and early operation of the AIIB at the end of the year, thus promoting the service function of this multilateral financial institution.
Dr. Zhao Baige meets with Germany Congress representatives. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
Both sides recognized that economic and trace cooperation is a very strong bond for China-Germany relation, and that economic and trade subject was one of the major subjects to be discussed during German chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to China. Congress communication and think tank exchanges will inject new vigor into the future cooperation between China and Germany. German guests said that in line with the outcomes of this dialogue, they will provide relevant needs and information as soon as possible, so as to actively promote the practical cooperation between Chinese and German enterprises in the context of the "One Belt One Road" Initiative.
Dr. Zhao Baige meets with Germany Congress representatives. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn |