Hu meets Putin, proposing further cooperation

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-09 17:04

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shows the way to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing August 9, 2008. [Agencies]

BEIJING -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met on Saturday with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Vladimirovic Putin and proposed further bilateral and multilateral cooperation in diverse fields to achieve common development.

Hu said China and Russia are forging ahead with the partnership of strategic cooperation toward their established goals, and the two countries should further enhance strategic cooperation in three aspects.

Firstly, the two countries should continue to jointly promote global multipolarization and democracy in international relations, and establish a fair and reasonable international political and economic new order.

Second, China and Russia should enhance political cooperation and cement multilateral cooperation.

Third, the two countries should seek mutual benefits, maintain a win-win situation and achieve common development.

Putin reaffirmed Russia's friendly policy toward China, saying Russia-China relationship is on a smooth track of development and Russia is willing to elevate the practical cooperation in various fields with China to a new height.

Hu repeated his sincere thanks for Russia's valuable support and selfless assistance to the Chinese people in their fight against the devastating earthquake that jolted Sichuan Province in May.

Putin said the assistance reflects Russians' goodwill for the Chinese. It is something a good neighbor should do, he said.