MOSCOW, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia
have reached common ground on major international issues as Chinese President Hu
Jintao and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met here on Monday.
After their talks, the two leaders signed a joint
statement, outlining the two countries' concerted attitudes to and stances on
some major international issues.
On Iran's nuclear issue, China and Russia reiterated
that a peaceful settlement through negotiation was the only way out of the
current nuclear impasse, the statement said.
Acknowledging Iran's right to the peaceful use of
nuclear technology within the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty,
the two countries called on Tehran to take on its obligations and implement
related UN resolutions, the statement said.
China and Russia vowed to make every effort to push
forward the negotiation to seek lasting and comprehensive solution acceptable to
parties concerned, it added.
On the Korean peninsula's nuclear issue, China and
Russia reiterated their support for denuclearizing the peninsula, which was
vital to peace, security and stability of the Asian-Pacific region, the
statement said.
Both sides agreed to honor their commitment within
the framework of the six-party talks and to make continued efforts to settle the
issue through diplomacy after taking into consideration the rights and concerns
of all parties, it said.
On Iraq's situation, China and Russia supported
strengthening of international coordination to help Iraq realize stability and
safeguard its unification and territorial integrity, the statement said.
Both sides hoped all parties and groups in Iraq would
open dialogue in a bid to realize national reconciliation, it added.
On the Arab-Israel conflict, China and Russia agreed
that negotiation based on UN resolutions and related international documents was
the only way to solve the conflict in a just, comprehensive and reliable way,
the statement said.
Both sides upheld all efforts made by the
international community, especially by the Mideast Quartet, in achieving
normalization of the Mideast region and resuming peace talks among the
Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon, it said.
The two countries noted that broadly representative
and well-prepared international conferences would be one of the most effective
ways to achieve the above goals, it added.
On Afghanistan, China and Russia advocated the
promotion of the country's peace reconstruction process and supporting the
Afghan government's efforts to bring peace, security and prosperity to the
country, it said.
The two sides also pledged to promote cooperation in
fight against drugs stemming from Afghanistan. Establishing an anti-drug safety
zone would play an essential role in winning the battle, the statement said.
Hu flew into Moscow earlier in the day for a
three-day state visit, during which he will also meet other Russian leaders and
attend activities marking the "Year of China" in Russia.
During Hu's visit to Russia in July 2005, China and
Russia agreed to mark the "Year of China" in Russia this year. Events marking
the "Year of Russia" in China were held last year.
MOSCOW, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese President Hu
Jintao and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday pledged to further
promote the Sino-Russian strategic partnership of cooperation.
Since the two countries forged the strategic partnership
of cooperation 10 years ago, bilateral cooperation in various fields has been
developing smoothly, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples, the
presidents said in a joint statement. Full story
MOSCOW, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese President Hu
Jintao and Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday vowed to boost cooperation in
trade, investment, energy and other sectors.
In a joint statement signed by the two leaders
Monday, Hu and Putin noted the vigorous development of trade cooperation between
the two countries in recent years. Full story
MOSCOW, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
arrived in Moscow on Monday for a state visit aimed at strengthening the
Sino-Russian strategic partnership of cooperation.
In a written statement issued upon his arrival at the
airport, Hu said that the year 2006 saw "important progress made in the
development of Sino-Russian relations." Full story
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President
Hu Jintao spoke highly of China-Russia relations before his upcoming Russia
visit, saying his visit would achieve substantial fruits.
Hu made the remarks on Tuesday when meeting
with the journalists from Russian media in advance of his Russia visit, which
lasts from March 26 to 28. Xinhua was authorized to release the content of the
interview on Sunday.
BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President
Hu Jintao said ahead of his upcoming visit to Russia that China-Russia trade
would reach 60 billion to 80 billion U.S. dollars by 2010.
"I believe the trade volume of the two countries would
surely meet the target of 60 billion to 80 billion U.S. dollars by 2010 with
deepening bilateral strategic partnership of cooperation," Hu told Russian
journalist on Tuesday. .
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