BERLIN, Jan. 29 (Chinese media) -- China and Germany have agreed to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in jointly dealing with the global economic crisis, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Thursday.
The strengthened Sino-German cooperation is of special significance in the context of the current global economic downturn, Wen told a press conference following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The two nations should strengthen cooperation in various fields and press ahead with their comprehensive strategic partnership, which bears global responsibility amid an ailing global economy, the Chinese premier said.
The two countries should also work together with the international community to jointly tide over difficulties arising from the current economic crisis, Wen said.
The Chinese premier noted that, through their talks, the two nations have further consolidated confidence in overcoming the crisis.
Their confidence comes from the remarkable achievements China and Germany have made in developing their friendly relationship as well as the great potential for bilateral cooperation, he said.
Trade value between the two countries totaled 115 billion U.S. dollars in 2008, the Chinese premier added.
Echoing Wen's remarks on bilateral cooperation, Merkel said his visit has further promoted German-Chinese cooperation in such fields as politics, economy and culture.
Germany is ready to promote bilateral cooperation in improving energy efficiency, environmental protection and intellectual property protection, she said.
Merkel also called on the two nations to further enhance bilateral trade and economic relations despite the harsh economic environment.
Wen, who arrived here late Wednesday, will attend a forum on China-Germany economic and technological cooperation later Thursday.
Germany is the second leg of Wen's weeklong European tour following Switzerland, where he attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
The trip will also take him to the European Union headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, as well as Spain and Britain.
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