Berlin, 10 September 2021 (TDI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked to Chinese Xi Jinping over a phone call to discuss matters related to climate change, regional stability, and the Afghanistan situation. Both of the stakeholders exchanged views about mutual cooperation in various sectors and intended to continue to flourish together for a shared and a prospered future.
Xi acknowledged Merkel’s role in maintaining effective and recurring efforts in terms of trade and diplomatic reciprocity which has helped in the development of Sino-german relationships based on goodwill. Such efforts have also been effective in increasing China-Eu ties and great mutual trust.
Ideas were exchanged about the situation in Afghanistan and both sides hoped for peaceful and cooperative solutions to prevail in the region as regional peace and security if fundamental to international peace and order.
Merkel assured to continue healthy relationships between China, Germany, and the EU with a primary focus on development and infrastructure advancements in different sectors of climate, industry, and trade.