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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) is
welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel upon his arrival in Berlin,
Sept. 14. (Xinhua Photo)
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BERLIN, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier
Wen Jiabao and his German counterpart Angela Merkel on Thursday applauded
bilateral relations, describing the ties as "close and good."
The remarks were made at a joint press conference
following a meeting and signing of a series of cooperation agreements by the two
leaders.
"This visit shows again that the two nations have
close and good relations," said Merkel, who paid a visit to China in May.
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Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao (L)
and German Chancellor Angela Merkel give a joint press conference in
Berlin, Sept. 14. (Xinhua Photo)
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said she believed the relations which were already good could be further
improved as the two countries were to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the
establishment of the formal diplomatic relationship in 2007.
Wen, who arrived here earlier on Thursday, made a
similar statement.
On the Iranian nuclear issue, Wen reaffirmed it
should be resolved peacefully and urged negotiations to be resumed as soon as
possible.
"Sanctions do not lead to this goal," he said.
"Therefore we must be careful with such measures."
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Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao (L)
and German Chancellor Angela Merkel give a joint press conference in
Berlin, Sept. 14. (Xinhua Photo)
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On Thursday, the two signed eight documents for
further cooperation in economy, science, technology and culture.
Under one agreement signed by Chinese Ambassador to
Germany Ma Canrong and German State Secretary Gerd Hoofe for the Federal
Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, 400 German youths
will visit China next year.
The two sides also signed a framework agreement for
setting up a Confucius Institute in the German city of Hannover.
Wen, who is on a two-day visit to Germany, also held
talks with German President Horst Koehler. Enditem
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