Beijing, December 2nd—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today with Annalena Baerbock, German Federal Foreign Minister.

Liu said, at present, global development is at a critical crossroads, and China and Germany, as major countries with important influence, should consolidate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries from a long-term and strategic perspective. The Chinese side is willing to work with the German side to deepen cooperation in various fields on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. Close exchanges between the political parties of China and Germany serve as an important channel for dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. The CPC is willing to continue political dialogue with German political parties, including the Green Party, to enhance mutual understanding and cognition and boost the steady progress of China-Germany relations.

Baerbock said that the current international situation is turbulent, and dialogue is more important than ever. China is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and Germany is the largest economy of the European Union (EU). Exchanges and cooperation between the two sides are of great importance to the development of Germany-China and EU-China relations as well as world peace and development. The German side is willing to strengthen inter-party dialogue with the Chinese side, deepen cooperation in economy, trade, investment, education, sub-national areas and third-party market development, and jointly cope with global challenges such as climate change, poverty and regional conflicts.

The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Patricia Hildegard Flor, German Ambassador to China, and others attended the meeting.