China’s new ambassador to Germany pledges to seek common ground
Deng Hongbo marks arrival in Berlin with appeal for the two countries to show ‘mutual respect’ and ‘strengthen cooperation’
China’s new ambassador to Germany has pledged to work to develop a “mutually beneficial relationship” and to try to avoid fundamental conflicts.
Deng Hongbo, the former deputy director of the Central Committee’s Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, marked his arrival in Berlin with a speech published on the embassy’s website.
“Against the backdrop of accelerating changes in the world over the past century, China and Germany joining hands to strengthen cooperation not only serves the common interests of the two countries and their peoples, but will also inject more stability and certainty into the Eurasian continent and even the entire world,” he said.
“China has always believed that China and Germany share extensive common interests, there is no fundamental conflict of interest between them, and mutually beneficial cooperation is full of opportunities.”
He said the two sides should show “mutual respect” and “seek common ground”.
He also added he looked forward to connecting with officials and personnel from government and different sectors in Germany to “extend communications and improve understanding”.
