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President's 3-nation tour successful: FM
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Updated: 2009-06-21 09:59

 

Enhance China-Russia Strategic Cooperation, Mutual Trust

Noting that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Russia, Yang said the China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation is at a new historic starting point and facing a vital opportunity for development.

President's 3-nation tour successful: FM
Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev during the celebration for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Russia in Moscow, capital of Russia, June 17, 2009. [Xinhua] 
President's 3-nation tour successful: FM

President Hu has held fruitful talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, Yang said.

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The two leaders reviewed the extraordinary course of development of the bilateral ties during the past 60 years and mapped out a blueprint for their future development.

Noting that developing mutual trust, stressing the overall situation and adopting a long-term approach are basic principles for the development of the bilateral relations, the Chinese president suggested the two sides seize the opportunity, join hands and deepen the good-neighborly relations and strategic cooperation, according to Yang.

The deepening international financial crisis has highlighted the importance and urgency for the two sides to strengthen pragmatic cooperation and strive for common development, Yang said.

Cooperation in economy, trade, energy and the humanistic sector should be enhanced and strategic cooperation on international affairs be reinforced, he added.

Under the new circumstances, China and Russia reached consensus on furthering bilateral relations as well as cooperation in major fields.

The two leaders issued a joint statement after their meeting. The two sides also signed a host of cooperative documents on energy, investment and culture.

The celebration to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations is an important part of Hu's visit to Russia.

On this occasion, the Chinese president delivered a key-note speech and summarized the development of the Sino-Russian ties from such perspectives as political relations, pragmatic cooperation, friendship between the two peoples, and international cooperation.

Hu said the 60 years of the development of the bilateral ties have revealed that both sides should maintain mutual trust, derstanding, respect and support as well as maintain equality and mutual benefit, and treat each other with sincerity.

The two countries should also seek common ground while shelving differences and conduct friendly consultation, Hu added.

Hu said both sides should demonstrate sincerity and mutual trust, strive for a mutually beneficial win-win situation, develop friendship for generations to come, and conduct close cooperation, in a bid to jointly create a beautiful future for the Sino-Russian ties.

Medvedev said in his speech that the development of the Russia-China relations has set a good example for the development of bilateral ties. The Russian side is willing to deepen its relations with China in various fields.

During the visit, Hu also met with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Russian State Duma Boris Gryzlov. The leaders exchanged in-depth views on major international and regional issues of common concern and reached important consensus.