China and Germany Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation

Chinese Ambassador to Germany Deng Hongbo met with German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir on July 9, 2025, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral agricultural cooperation between the two nations. China expressed its willingness to enhance exchanges in areas such as mechanism building, young talent, demonstration projects, and scientific and technological innovation. Germany, a major agricultural producer, aims to expand its exports to China and has welcomed the country to participate in the 2026 Berlin Green Week. The two nations have also reaffirmed their commitment to consolidating and strengthening practical agricultural cooperation, which is in the common interests of both sides.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Germany have agreed to deepen exchanges in mechanism building, young talents, demonstration projects, and scientific and technological innovation to enhance agricultural cooperation.
  • Germany has many high-quality agricultural products and hopes to expand its exports to China.
  • China has welcomed Germany's participation in the 2026 Berlin Green Week.
  • The two nations have reiterated their commitment to consolidating and strengthening practical agricultural cooperation, considering it beneficial for both sides.
  • Ambassador Deng Hongbo congratulated Reiner on his appointment as Federal Minister of Agriculture and expressed China's willingness to work with Germany to deepen agricultural ties.
  • Germany has always regarded China as an important partner and evaluated the bilateral agricultural cooperation positively.

Statistics:

  • 2026: Germany has invited China to participate in the Berlin Green Week.
  • Both China and Germany are major economies and agricultural powers in the world.
  • Germany has many high-quality agricultural products and hopes to expand exports to China.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Contify.com