Hu, Putin meet in New York (Xinhua) Updated: 2005-09-15 15:56
NEW YORK -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met here Wednesday with Russian
President Vladimir Putin and the two leaders discussed the development of
bilateral strategic and cooperative partnership and other major issues of common
concern.
The two presidents, who are here to attend the summit on the 60th anniversary
of the establishment of the United Nations, reviewed the sound development of
bilateral relations and cooperation.
Hu said China will work with Russia to expand cooperation in various fields
while Putin said his country treasures cooperation with China.
Hu suggested the two sides work out cooperative plans and measures in key
areas and on major projects to ensure progress in big projects concerning
energy, investment and high-tech.
Hu said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will celebrate its 5th
anniversary of establishment next year, and member states can consider concrete
measures on pushing forward security and economic cooperation and try to expand
the organization's role in safeguarding regional stability and promoting common
development.
Putin spoke highly of the cooperation among the SCO's member states and said
Russia will make preparations for the SCO summit scheduled for next year in
China.
The two presidents agreed that both countries will work with other parties to
achieve new progress in the ongoing six-party talks aimed at resolving the
nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
They also voiced support for a resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue
through negotiations.
The two sides agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on the
reform of the United Nations.
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