Qin Gang spoke on the phone with German Foreign Minister Belbock.

On the evening of June 19, 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang had a telephone conversation with German Foreign Minister Belbock. Qin Gang said that China and Germany are important cooperative partners and the relationship between China and Germany is very close. Premier Li Qiang is on an official visit to Germany and will co-chair the seventh round of Sino-German government consultations with Prime Minister Schultz tomorrow. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both sides, it will be a complete success. China's development is an opportunity rather than a challenge, let alone a threat to Germany. China and Germany should cooperate rather than confront each other. China adheres to an independent foreign policy of peace and a win-win strategy of opening up, and is willing to work with Germany to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations by adhering to the principles of mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, exchanges and mutual learning, and win-win cooperation. join hands to support economic globalization, oppose "decoupling and breaking the chain", jointly practice true multilateralism, safeguard regional and world peace and stability, and inject more stability, certainty and constructiveness into the world.