German FinMin Schaeuble: We had an open and fair discussion about currencies

German FinMin Wolfgang Schaeuble gives his remarks in press conference following his meeting with Steve Mnuchin.

Key Quotes (via Reuters)

• It was a great pleasure to meet U.S. colleague Mnuchin, had friendly and constructive discussion
• We talked about the problems in our countries but both have clear intention to work together in confidence
• We want to find solutions together, we will work together to advance international issues
• We won't solve all problems at g20 meeting but the process will continue
• We will discuss how to advance growth for everyone
• I think the most important think is that we have found a basis to talk openly with each other about things
• We have a clear common position that we want to work on issues together
• We both want to work for sustainable growth and prosperity
• On protectionism and G20 - we are both determined to talk about this problem with our partners in a sensible way
• We had an open and fair discussion about currencies
• I will ask experts: What can i do as German FinMin to reduce trade surplus
• I explained to Mnuchin what problems we have in Europe
• Also discussed defense budget with Mnuchin
• German budget surplus has to do with the euro zone and ECB's monetary policy