BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone talks with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday.

The two sides spoke highly of the good communication and cooperation between China and Germany in pushing the settlements of major regional and international issues, such as the Iran nuclear issue.

They said that the two sides will continue to keep contact, hold the first round of China-Germany diplomatic and security strategic dialogue as soon as possible and constantly enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation so as to further advance bilateral relations.