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| Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, meets with Jens Boehrnsen, president of the upper house of the German parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 12, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing) |
Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo pledged Tuesday to enhance mutual trust and cooperation with Germany.
"China and Germany are facing both severe challenges and opportunities for cooperation amid the current international situation," Wu told Jens Bohrnsen, president of the German Bundesrat, or federal council.
During their meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Wu hailed the sound political and trade ties between the two states in recent years.
Wu said the bilateral relationship has contributed to the recovery of the global economy and to world peace and stability.
Wu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, proposed the two countries further cooperation.
He also vowed to enhance contact between the two nations' leadership.
"China hopes to strengthen bilateral trade, economic and cultural ties, to stimulate cooperation between our two nations and promote the relationship between the two parliaments," Wu said.
Bohrnsen agreed with Wu's remarks, saying the federal and local governments of Germany hope to promote ties with China.
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| Wu Bangguo (1st R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, meets with Jens Boehrnsen (1st L), president of the upper house of the German parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 12, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing) |