China, Germany issue joint statement, vow to deepen cooperation (3)

China appreciates Germany's role in solving the euro-zone debt crisis, as well as the large-scale stabilizing measures taken by EU members, while Germany appreciates China's constructive attitude and contribution to solving the crisis, said the joint statement.

Both sides agreed that it is necessary for them to maintain and deepen consultation and cooperation on major international and regional issues.

They also exchanged views on the international situation, including the Iranian nuclear issue and the situation in Syria, and pledged to continue to carry out constructive pragmatic cooperation in the multilateral spheres, such as the United Nations.

Merkel has accepted Li's invitation to visit China as early as possible, said the statement.

Li arrived here Saturday for an official visit to Germany, the last leg of his first overseas trip as China's premier, which has already taken him to India, Pakistan and Switzerland.