China, Russia ink joint statement on key int'l issues
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   BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Presidents of China and Russia on Friday signed a joint statement outlining their positions on major international issues.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after signing the Sino-Russian joint statement on major international issues in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2008. (Xinhua/Fan Rujun)

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after signing the Sino-Russian joint statement on major international issues in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2008. (Xinhua/Fan Rujun)
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    The Sino-Russian joint statement on major international issues, signed here on Friday after talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, stressed the necessity to respect and consider the interests and concerns of relevant countries. Full story

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China, Russia pledge to maintain global energy security

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China, Russia appeal for end to clique politics

    BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia on Friday called on all countries to end clique politics and work closely for a better world.

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China, Russia vow joint efforts to combat terrorism

    BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia signed a joint statement here Friday, vowing to strengthen cooperation to combat terrorism in any form.

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China, Russia pledge to work for balanced economic globalization

   BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia are ready to push forward the development of economic globalization toward a balanced, universally beneficial and win-win direction, says a Sino-Russian joint statement signed here Friday evening.

    The joint statement on major international issues called on the international community, especially developed countries, to increase development aid and comprehensively honor their commitments on providing aid for developing countries, so as to create a favorable international environment for their development. Full Story

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    Liu, who has just succeeded former Chinese State Councilor Chen Zhili as the chairman of the joint committee, told visiting Zhukovin a meeting that she will make joint efforts with the Russian side to bring the joint committee into full play.  Full story

Editor: Mo Hong'e
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