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

He said China is willing to maintain communication and coordination with Germany to push for new progress in international cooperation on climate change and positive results at the Mexico climate change conference due at the end of this year.

Merkel said Germany-China ties are developing well, with President Kohler's upcoming visit to China and participation in the Shanghai World Expo being a good example.

Despite the impact of the international financial crisis, trade between Germany and China has maintained growth, she said.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd R) meets 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.

Germany will host a ministerial meeting on climate change in May and expects to cooperate with China closely to secure the success of the Mexico conference.

The two leaders also exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Hu and Merkel are in Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, which attracted heads of state and government and senior officials from 47 countries and some international organizations.

President Hu paid a visit to Germany in 2005, while Merkel visited China in 2008.