FM Wang Yi says China ready to strengthen coordination with Germany for international peace and stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Munich on Friday that China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Germany and speak with one voice for international peace and stability.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Wang said multipolarization is an inevitable trend of historical development, and also the theme of the report at this year's Munich Security Conference.

In the face of rising protectionism, the resurgence of the Cold War mentality and rampant unilateral bullying, China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Germany and other countries to build broad consensus and speak with one voice for international peace and stability, Wang said, adding that China hopes Germany will play an important role in the process of world multipolarization.

The Chinese Foreign Minister added that the sound development momentum of China-Germany relations has always been a factor of stability in China-EU relations.

Noting Germany will hold a general election, Wang said China does not interfere in other countries' internal affairs and cherishes the fruits of mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany. He added that China stands ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the new German government to inject fresh impetus into bilateral relations.

Wang also said that China is firmly committed to the path of green transformation and sustainable development, adding that China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Germany to jointly address global challenges such as climate change.

As for her part, Baerbock said Germany attaches great importance to exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields and is willing to expand converging interests with China and become each other's reliable partner.

The German government adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to continue to strengthen candid communication and deepen dialogue and cooperation with China, Baerbock said.

Baerbock added that Germany opposes tariff and trade wars, stands ready to work with China to uphold multilateralism and free trade, and looks forward to further coordination on green development and other global issues.

The two sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and other issues.