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Cost transparency must for German firms to help with China's OBOR: Minister

Germany's minister for economic affairs and energy was present at the summit

OBOR, Xi Jinping, Belt and Road Forum, CPEC

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the gathered leaders, representatives and officials at the Belt and Road Forum summit in Beijing. Photo: Twitter (@PDChina)

Reuters Beijing

Last Updated : May 14 2017 | 2:51 PM IST

German companies are willing to help with China's Belt and Road infrastructure-led development initiative, but improvements are needed in cost-transparency, said Germany's minister of economic affairs and energy.

Brigette Zypries, speaking on Sunday at a summit on the programme, also called for adherence to international standards.