UNREST IN WEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA
The two sides agree that the situation in West Asia and North Africa should be resolved through political dialogue within the framework of law. Countries of this region should carry out comprehensive national dialogue to restore stability and social order, to promote democratic and economic reform, and to resolve differences through peaceful means, said the statement.
The international community could offer constructive support for the restoration of stability in the region. But external powers should not interfere in the internal processes of the countries in the region, it said.
The two sides are concerned about the situation in Libya, said the statement. To prevent escalation of violence, the parties concerned must strictly abide by UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 and should not misread or abuse them. The important thing is immediate cease-fire and political and diplomatic means to resolve the Libya problem. China and Russia will continue to work together within the UN Security Council, and support the African Union's mediation initiatives, said the statement.
AFGHANISTAN AND JAPAN
China and Russia support a peaceful, independent, neutral and economically stable Afghanistan, said the statement. They stress that the international community must make efforts to fight drug trafficking in Afghanistan that has posed dire threats to world peace and stability.
The two sides support national reconciliation and reconstruction in Afghanistan, and the transfer of power to the Afghan government, said the statement. Both sides believe that the SCO is an important platform for regional cooperation and the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crime in Afghanistan.
The two sides extend deep sympathy to Japan over the March 11 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami. China and Russia reiterate their willingness to support the efforts of the Japanese government and people in post-quake reconstruction and economic revival, and will continue to offer necessary help, said the statement.
The two sides attach great importance to nuclear safety. They agree that the nuclear accident in Japan has made nuclear security an important international issue and that the International Atomic Energy Agency should play a leading role in this area, it said.
Hu flew in from Astana Wednesday after concluding a visit to Kazakhstan and attending an SCO summit there.
After his stay in Moscow, the Chinese president will travel to the Russian city of St. Petersburg to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Special Report: President Hu Visits Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine; Attends SCO Summit
