国内英语新闻:Chinese, German leaders agree to enhance cooperation

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday agreed to further the ties of the two countries.

Hu said China-Germany relations are developing soundly, and leaders of the two countries have maintained close contact.

China and Germany enjoy good opportunities to move forward their ties under the current complex and changeable international circumstances, said Hu. China is willing to join hands with Germany to raise bilateral ties to a new high, he added.

He said China welcomes German President Horst Kohler's visit to China in May and his attendance of the Shanghai World Expo.

The two countries have vigorously cooperated in the fields of economics and trade, culture, education, science and technology and justice, and enhanced communication and coordination on regional and international issues.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Washington, the United States, April 13, 2010. Hu and Merkel are in Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit.

As to climate change, Hu emphasized the issue concerns the world's sustainable growth and the well-being of the peoples of different countries, so it requires joint response from the international community.

The Chinese president said the results of the Copenhagen climate change conference were hard-won, and developed countries should honor their promises to provide fund and transfer technology to developing countries.