Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings from Chinese leaders to Friedrich Merz. Wang Yi noted that Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s speech at the opening ceremony of the Munich Security Conference on the previous day reflected the expectations of Germany and Europe for strategic autonomy as well as self-reliance and strength. China supports Germany in playing a greater role in this regard. All initiatives proposed and all actions taken by China on the international stage aim to uphold the international system with the United Nations (UN) at its core. Although the UN’s authority and standing have been weakened, its important status remains irreplaceable. The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping is aimed at revitalizing the UN and building a more just and equitable global governance system.
Against this backdrop, China and Germany should demonstrate the responsibility as major countries, and make new contributions to promoting world peace and development. China expects Germany to be a booster for China-EU practical cooperation and a stabilizing anchor for China-EU strategic relations. Wang Yi stated that China and Germany share extensive common interests and strong complementary advantages. Strengthening cooperation is a strategic choice based on the practical needs of both countries.
