Premier Wen visits Russia, Kazakhstan, attends
SCO meeting
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd L) and
Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov (L) review the honour guard in Astana,
capital of Kazakhstan, Oct. 29, 2008. Wen Jiabao arrived here Wednesday
evening, starting a three-day official visit to Kazakhstan at the
invitation of Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov. Wen is scheduled to
attend the 7th prime ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO). (Xinhua Photo)
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ASTANA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
arrived here Wednesday evening, starting a three-day official visit to
Kazakhstan at the invitation of Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov.
Wen is scheduled to attend the 7th prime ministers'
meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R, front) is
greeted by Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov upon his arrival at the
airport in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, Oct. 29, 2008. (Xinhua
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In a written statement upon his arrival at the
airport, Wen spoke highly of the sound development of Sino-Kazakh relations
since the two countries forged diplomatic ties 16 years ago.
He said his current visit is aimed at promoting
mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples, enhancing substantial
bilateral cooperation in various fields, and pushing forward the development of
the bilateral strategic partnership which was set up in 2005.
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) is
presented flowers upon his arrival at the airport in Astana, capital of
Kazakhstan, Oct. 29, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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During the visit, Wen will have an in-depth exchange
of views with Kazakh leaders on bilateral relations and other issues of common
concern. He will also discuss the promotion of cooperation within the SCO with
his counterparts from other SCO member states.
The Chinese premier also expressed the belief that
his visit would be a success given the efforts by both sides.
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R, front) is
greeted upon his arrival at the airport in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan,
Oct. 29, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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Kazakhstan
is the second leg of Wen's two-nation tour which has already taken him to Russia
where he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the 13th
regular meeting between Chinese and Russian prime ministers, and met with
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev and parliament leaders.
Wen and Putin also attended the third Sino-Russian
economic and trade forum in Moscow.
The two sides issued a joint communique Tuesday, and signed a series of cooperation agreements in such fields as economy, trade, science and technology, energy and culture.
Chinese premier concludes visit to Russia
MOSCOW, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
concluded his three-day official visit to Russia on Wednesday and left for
Kazakhstan to continue his two-nation tour.
During his stay here, Wen held talks with Russia Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and exchanged views with him on major issues of common concern. Full story
Chinese premier says multipolar world conducive to peace, development
MOSCOW, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- China believes that a mulitipolar world is in the interest of the world people and is conducive to peace and development across the globe, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Wednesday.
In an interview with Russia's Itar-Tass and Interfax news agencies, Wen said that people across the world need a peaceful, stable, secure and harmonious environment. Full story
Chinese premier praises Sino-Russia cooperation, vows to deepen relations
MOSCOW, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday praised the cooperation between China and Russia and vowed to deepen bilateral relations.
In an interview with Russia's Itar-Tass and Interfax news agencies, Wen said that since China and Russia established strategic partnership 12 years ago, the two countries have developed bilateral relations from a strategic height and with a long-term view and a series of significant achievements have been made. Full story
Chinese premier delivers speech at China-Russia economic, trade forum
MOSCOW, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the third China-Russia Economic and Trade Summit Forum here Tuesday.
In his address, the premier hailed the significant progress made in the economic and trade cooperation between China and Russia in recent years.Full story
Russian president meets Chinese premier
MOSCOW, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met with visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here on Tuesday.
The China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation, following a 12-year development, has forged a firm mutual trust, completed mechanism for cooperation and yielded in rich strategic content and a steady and sound development, Wen said.Full story
