Chinese vice president holds talks with Merkel on China-Germany ties

• Source: Xinhua
• [08:36 October 13 2009]
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (front R) meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (front L) in Berlin, capital of Germany, Oct. 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Merkel, who hosted a grand welcoming ceremony in honour of Xi, agreed to Xi's five-point proposal.

She said the newly-elected German government will continue to give priority to the Germany-China relations and is willing to work with China to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Merkel extended congratulations on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and hailed China's economic achievements and the stimulus package adopted to boost domestic demands since last year.

Merkel noted that these measures have positive contributions to the recovery of the global economy.

Prior to the meeting, Xi presented to Merkel with two English-version books on energy and information technology written by former Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

Xi arrived in Germany on Saturday morning for the second leg of his five-nation Europe tour.

Later on Tuesday, Xi will attend the opening ceremony of the Frankfurt Book Fair.