Consensus reached on energy, green tech

Energy and the environment were among the key issues discussed between China and Germany as the two countries' leaders reaffirmed their commitment to push forward their strategic partnership.

President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao met visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday as she started a three-day visit.

Wen and Merkel signed an agreement on establishing two working groups on environmental technology and energy.