China and Germany signed documents in Beijing on Monday evening
at the Great Hall of the People, promoting cooperation in various
fields.
Premier Wen
Jiabao and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who is on a
three-day state visit, attended the signing ceremony after their
scheduled talks.
The agreements involve cooperation in the fields of railways,
finance, aviation, cars, agricultural products and digital
communication.
A hotline between the two governments will be established, and
future cooperation on bank supervision and between small and
medium-sized enterprises was also included.
Both Wen and Schroeder spoke highly of the deals when meeting
with home and overseas reporters after the ceremony.
Schroeder said the signing indicated that cooperation is
deepening and strengthening. He also expressed his confidence for
doubling trade volume by 2010.
Wen said his talks with Schroeder were sincere and
fruitful.
(Xinhua News Agency December 7, 2004)
